Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
I was born way back in 1934 when, I am told, that radio was not all that common. And, of course, there was no such thing as television. You know, I cannot recall what kind of baby I was (I am sure I was practically perfect in every way! Cough! Cough!), but one thing my mother told me is that I loved to listen to music on the radio. When I was fussy she would find music on the radio and I immediately became quiet.
Throughout my life I have found joy and delight in listening to music. Thankfully it is the good, clean and edifying music. No matter how good the music is, however, it is noise. A few days ago when we were visiting with our daughter, the topic of blocking unwanted noise came up. Lori put her fingers in her ears and made silly sounds.
It struck me since then that we live in a world that is filled with such discordant sound that it is hard to hear the still small voice of the Lord. I have decided to spend more quiet time with the Lord. As a first step, I do not turn on the car radio. I use this time for praying (with my eyes open), quoting Scripture and just having time to enjoy the presence of the Lord. WHAT PEACE I AM FINDING!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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