Saturday, July 12, 2025

In the middle of life's noise, God invites us to a quiet place. Not necessarily a physical location, but a place where we can be with him, quietly in conversation and prayer. Jesus lived by this example and often withdrew to the wilderness to quiet the noise around him (Luke 5:16).

Here, he was able to eliminate the distractions and connect with God.

When we pause, pray, and listen, we begin to sense his voice through peace, joy, and gentleness, not volume. We can release our worries and receive more of Him by spending time with Him in quietness as well.

As you reflect on quieting the noise, I encourage you to slow down and find your version of a wilderness to connect with God. It can be as simple as shutting the door behind you. (Matthew 6:6) Make space to be with him and listen.

Let Psalm 85:8, our current memory verse, be your guide: "I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people."

He's always near us. We simply need to make room to notice.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, at this moment, I pause and do my best to quiet the noise around and within me. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for always listening. As I lay down my fears and distractions, I choose to hold tightly to the peace you so graciously offer. Meet me here with your presence, and let your voice lead me forward. I love you, I trust you, and I worship you. 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.