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Leave behind the devices and the noise and find calm, quiet
Psalm 62:5-6 “My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be shaken.”
 
Shhhh. Just be quiet. Children tend to be noisy and they also like to argue. Many times I’ve called for peace and quiet. I often need silence to be able to think straight.

Parents need to do this from time to time, but we must also use this tactic on ourselves? 
 
Our culture doesn’t like silence. We think with our eyes and our ears instead of our brain. We hardly go anywhere without a device secured to our person. We watch the news and read other people’s views on it.

We bombard our minds with movies. We play music to pump us up or calm us down, and we surf the web for answers to all our questions This stimulation is such a constant companion that any empty moment screams of discomfort and even panic.

Why think for ourselves when there is someone else to do it for us? Our values and morals are driven by society and cause many to end in a train wreck of consequences from bad decisions and faulty reasoning.

Fear wraps cold fingers of dread around our hearts as we listen to the things that are occurring in the world. Hopelessness weighs down even the bravest of hearts.

Round and round our mind goes like a merry-go-round off kilter until we must get off or collapse.

Many years ago, David, the Psalmist, had much to fear. Throughout his life many sought to destroy him. But this godly king found a way to calm his spirit. When anxious he told himself, “My soul, Shhhh. Just be quiet.”

Closing off all disturbing thoughts and distractions, his mind was free to focus on the truth.

His salvation was from God. In the silence, the rock and stronghold of his life comforted him so he wouldn’t be shaken amidst difficult circumstances.

In our world of constant conversation, there are times when we also need to shut out the noise. When anxiety fills your heart and causes your knees to shake in fear, or when differing opinions spin you around until you are dizzy, just do for yourself what an ancient king used to do. Say, “Self, Shhh. Just be quiet.”

Find a place of solitude and leave your devices behind. Wait in silence for God’s voice to assure you of His presence, and bring comfort to your soul.

By quieting your reeling thoughts your mind will be able to think straight. Soon you will hear your Savior gently saying, “I am your rock and salvation. Put your hope in me.”

Sandra Sheridan is a Midwest wife and mother of five. She shares her messages to her children with Farm World. Visit her at www.VersesFromMama.com
5/18/2017