QUIET

 There are days---when I have nothing---absolutely nothing.  I should stop here, but as I pondered my nothingness, it occurred to me what that might all be about.  Remembering I have been pretty much in the house and without human contact due to some virus it occurred to me how much I am impressed with inspiration by others.  Man is not meant to be alone---and I was alone a great deal last week.  (This was written two weeks ago)  

I then pondered upon our persistent busyness.  As I observe others, it becomes apparent most of us stay extremely busy.  Why?  Where does this insatiable need to fill every single minute of every single day come from?  Do we not feel productive if every second is not filled?  How many conversations do you have about all you have to do, need to do and are presently doing?  DO ~ DO ~ DO  (No I am not breaking out in song).  The busier we are--or at least the busier we appear to be --we are implying our importance---our success--our ability to get things done.  I am not criticizing--those who know me well--know it is really difficult for me to sit still.  BUT perhaps some stillness is not only needed but necessary - especially in our relationship with God Almighty.  As with every other relationship in our lives, we need to listen for His voice.  If we are busy---continuously busy---can we hear Him?  Am I only listening to the reverberation of my own voice?  OR---can I sit--be still and listen?  Start with one minute---a mere 60 seconds---sit -be quiet and listen.  Add to that over a period of time.  If we are to tithe our resources--it not time one of our most important resources?  Can we freely give to God---our time and listen?  The beginning of growing a relationship is hearing the other---listening to their voice.  Can I give God my time--and sit in quietness--with no distraction and just listen?

"Be still and know that I am God"

Psalm 46:10