The Danger of Self-Inflicted Noise
It was hard to pray and feel close. It was hard to keep trying when the Spirit seemed distant. These can be frustrating times that have been happening a lot lately. I need to hear from God. I need to feel his presence, but the lines seem to be down between me and God. What do I do?" What am I doing wrong? It's hot here. We have fans circulating the cool air from the air conditioning. And they make a noise we have grown accustomed to. One day, while trying to pray, the electricity went out. The fans sputtered to a stop, and it got quiet. I hadn't realized how noisy I was living until the electricity went out. And, the prayer door opened and I stepped through into a closer presence with God. What comes between us and God is often the self-inflicted noise and hassle we inflict into our lives. "Be still and know that I am God.-" and while I'm at it get quiet. Turn the fans in your lif...