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The Moments That Sustain Us
Does peace
come naturally for you, or does it feel
like a constant struggle? Sometimes it
seems as if so many things are actively
working against our peace that our spirits
may never know a moment’s rest. How can we
quiet distractions long enough to hear
God’s voice?
The key is
found within a word that may make you
uncomfortable: meditation. Perhaps you’re
thinking, All that meditation stuff is
what other religions call “finding
yourself.” I’m not going to waste my time
with that. Oh no! What a horrible
misconception. My friend, meditation is
not about listening to yourself; on the
contrary, it is about quieting your own
mind and listening for the gentle whispers
of God.
Think about
your prayer life. Whose voice is more
prominent—yours or God’s? For most people,
the vast majority of prayer time is spent
talking to God, thanking Him for what He’s
done, and asking for help with your life.
There is certainly nothing wrong with
this, but if you never give Him time to
answer, how will you know what He wants
you to do?
The time we
spend listening is a good indication of
how much we respect and enjoy the
relationship. If we dominate the
conversation, then we may be showing God
by our actions that His opinions are not
as important as our own—we’d never say
those words so plainly, but our actions
may be proclaiming that very message. Are
you listening to God? Commit to listening
quietly for what He wants to share with
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