Be Still

Three weeks ago, I was on vacation. It was enjoyable and relaxing, though I can't exactly say I was still much of that time. Two weeks ago, I saw Sara Bareilles in concert. She was splendid, and awe inspiring, and her voice was as captivating as it always is, but it was far from quiet. One week ago, I was in New York City, the City that never sleeps. While I suspect that I slept better than many, it was neither a still nor quiet week.

So, here, four days removed from that trip, I am. I'm nothing but thankful for the last three weeks, but I was hit out of the blue with simply a need to be quiet. For the first time since I got home in May, I drove the route home from work without music. I have never been particularly good at taking more than about ten to fifteen minutes to just be quiet, but today, it was something I felt I needed. I didn't need to be stimulated by blasting choruses of my favorite artists or by an audiobook that I'm listening to or a podcast to get my fill of tech news for the week. I simply needed to be still, though I was driving at fifty miles per hour.

“Be still, and know that I am God" –Psalm 46:10 

I believe that it's in the silence that we hear most clearly what God would have us hear. This is something I need to do more often.