Sunday, July 6, 2025

In a world that runs loud and fast, quiet trust can feel countercultural. It may even feel impossible. But God isn't always found in the thunder or the fire. Sometimes, he comes in a whisper.

Elijah experienced this firsthand in 1 Kings 19. God wasn't in the mighty wind, the earthquake, or the fire; instead, he found his voice in the gentle whisper that followed.

God teaches us through the quiet spaces we make for him in our lives. Not because he is absent from the storms or the chaos that can surround us, but because he wants to slow our hearts enough to hear him. Trust is built in the stillness, and worship deepens in the waiting.

Maybe God is asking you to quiet the noise - internally, culturally, and digitally. It could look like turning off your notifications and waking up 15 minutes earlier to sit in stillness and pray without an agenda. It could look like choosing Scripture before scrolling.

Make space for quiet reflection this week. Ask God to meet you there, and then … listen.

Discussion Questions:

Ice Breaker: What's your favorite way to unwind or find peace when life feels chaotic?

How can we encourage one another to make space for quiet trust and reflection in a world that values noise, productivity, and busyness?

Read 1 Kings 19:9-13 and Reflect: What does how God spoke to Elijah reveal about how God communicates? Why do you think God sometimes chooses to speak softly rather than powerfully?

What would it take for you to begin "quieting the noise" (internal, cultural, or digital) that tends to drown out God's voice in your life?

Think of a time when God met you in silence or stillness. What did that experience teach you about trust and worship?

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for all the ways you speak to me. I trust that you are always here with me. I'm thankful you know my heart craves silence even when my mind hasn't fully let go of the noise I face in this chaotic world. I come to you humbly, continually seeking your voice. In Jesus' name, I pray, amen. 

Series Theme Verse:
Psalm 85:8
I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways.

This post was written by Lori Tuckerman, Director of Content for the Daily LivingItOut.