God is not always found in the hustle, busy, and loud as some may think. More often than not, God’s presence is experienced in still quiet moments. When Elijah heard from the Lord in 1 Kings 19, God’s voice wasn’t in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a still small voice. In verse 12, we read:
“And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.” (I Kings 19:12 NKJV)
God’s presence was found in stillness and not chaos. His presence asks not for a still life because I can imagine how busy life may be for you, but for a still soul, one not worried by the pace of life or rushed by the opinion of others. One not blinded by the runners to their left or right, but satisfied with what God has for them.
Stillness should not be avoided, but embraced because it’s when we calm our souls and answer the call to focus less on doing and more on simply being, we find God.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for Your still small voice that guides and directs me, while giving me peace. When I want to rush and move forward hastily, settle my spirit and increase my trust in You. In Jesus’ name, amen