In recent weeks, I have written more about the need for silence and solitude focused totally on our Lord. Several Christian writers have pointed out the need to empty our mind of the clutter and busyness of the day, have a breath prayer to get us focused on God, and then sit quietly in front of Him. We most likely will not see a "burning bush" at these time but several people have said that they realized at a later time that God WAS guiding them in a new and different way.
My friends and I often discuss all the distractions going on in the
world and all the choices we have to make - each and everyday! Examples
might be as simple as buying a tube of toothpaste (with at least 150
choices) to selecting a TV channel to watch (I have the basic package
with only about 150 channels)!! Sarah Young uses the term
"overstimulation of the senses" in describing our present time.
I have been thinking more about sitting in
front of God and responding to His questions such as "How much time did
you spend with me today?" That's a disconcerting thought and
one that got my attention! It made me realize that I must put this top as a top priority on my calendar each and everyday if I really want to draw closer to God.
How do we ever have times
to see those "unseen" things that our Lord has before us in such a busy,
overstimulated world? What are some things that we can do to ensure
that "buffer of silence" around us? I pray that you will share your thoughts with me and other readers in order that we can become aware of the "seen and unseen" things in our world.
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