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The website content emphasizes the importance of stillness and solitude as a means to hear God's voice and deepen one's spiritual walk.

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The article "One of the Best Ways to Hear God’s Whispering Voice" discusses the value of stillness as a pathway to spiritual connection and growth. It argues that in a world filled with noise and constant activity, taking time to be still allows individuals to reach the inner sanctuary of their souls and hear the divine Whisper more clearly. Citing biblical references like Psalm 46:10 and the teachings of Teresa of Avila and Richard J. Foster, the author encourages readers to intentionally set aside time for quiet reflection with God. The piece acknowledges the challenge of breaking away from busyness but suggests that even short periods of stillness can be transformative. By prioritizing time with God, individuals can experience freedom from the pressure of being perpetually active and instead embrace a life of spiritual freedom and guidance.

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The author believes that stillness is not a sign of inactivity but a deliberate choice to connect with the divine, suggesting that it is essential for spiritual growth.
Being still is presented as an act of submission and a way to acknowledge God's sovereignty, rather than just another task to be completed.
The article posits that the busyness of modern life often overshadows the importance of quiet time with God, implying that society undervalues the benefits of stillness.
The author expresses a personal struggle with quietness, even in retirement, indicating that finding stillness is a challenge regardless of one's life stage.
The content suggests that the value we place on an activity is reflected in how we prioritize it, using the metaphor of treasured crystalware to illustrate the importance of valuing time with God.
The author emphasizes that God's presence in our past, present, and future should motivate us to spend time in stillness, trusting in His guidance and care.
Quiet moments with God are seen as an opportunity for correction and instruction, with the author sharing personal experiences of hearing God's voice in stillness.
The article references the work of Ole Hallesby, reinforcing the idea that stillness allows us to hear the voice of the Eternal One and experience peace and guidance.
It is suggested that the goal of stillness is not to achieve a meditative state but to allow Christ's peace to rule in our hearts and minds, submitting to His stillness to refresh our souls.
The author encourages the creation of a daily routine that includes a few minutes of solitude with God, advocating for the practical application of stillness in one's spiritual practice.

One of the Best Ways to Hear God’s Whispering Voice

In stillness, we reach the inner sanctuary of our souls

Settle yourself in solitude and you will come upon Him in yourself. — Teresa of Avila

No one wants to be still in this chaotic world in which we live. Being still looks as though we are doing nothing. None of us want to appear unconnected to the world around us. But, we need times of stillness to build strength in our Christian walk.

In Richard J. Foster’s book, Celebration of Discipline, The Path to Spiritual Growth, he writes;

There is the freedom to be alone, not in order to be away from people but in order to hear the divine Whisper better.

The first few words of Psalm 46 verse 10 have the insight needed to hear God’s voice.

Be still, and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10a, NKJV)

Here’s the problem, we are busy

Being still does not appear beneficial.

So, how do we break from our busyness to be quiet before our Lord? Even as a retired person with very little on my schedule, quietness with God does not come easy.

The answer is to become intentional and act on finding a way and a place to practice our ‘Be Still’ moments.

We all have 1,440 minutes each day, why not carve out a five-minute ‘be still’ time to hear God’s whisper?

In our strain to climb the ladder of success, we become ‘doers,’ more than beings. How many of us are present in the moment?

The first word Psalms 46:10 is ‘Be,’ not ‘Do.’ So impressive, since the writer of this Psalm did not say; Do stillness. Because stillness is not a job to do but an act of submission to hearing God’s voice.

Here is the answer, what we value, we treasure

An example, my wife and I value the Crystalware we purchased while in Poland. We keep it in a secure place since we see these items as valuable.

When we place a high value on time alone with God, we will let other activities slide down the importance scale.

Why is it important to be still before God?

Because He is God. He is the God of ‘I Am.’

He lives in our past, in our present, and knows what our future holds.

Consider these three parts of our lives to draw us into a ‘Be Still’ time with the God who knows.

Think of our past; think of it. Jesus forgave our past sins, mistakes, and foolishness. He has thrown them into the sea of His forgetfulness.
Our present; Our Lord said, he will never leave us, nor will He forsake us. He promised to walk with us to the very end. (Hebrews 3:5). He is our present help in the time of trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
Our future; Jesus said we who believe in Him will know the truth, which makes us free. (John 8:31,32). How about living a life of freedom. I’m sure we want His truth to guide our future.

Wouldn’t it make sense to sit still in His presence since He knows our past, present, and future?

“The greatest blessing connected with stillness is that we can hear eternity. We can hear the voice of the Eternal One. As He speaks to our conscience.” Ole Hallesby, Norwegian theologian.

Ole Hallesby’s quote is correct.

When I lay my head on the pillow at night, a song arises in my soul; angels join in, then God’s voice resonates deep in my soul. All is well. He instructs for the day ahead. At times God whispers a correction I need to make. I promise you, in stillness before God, you will hear His voice.

For more insight on this subject, click on this link by Asheritah Ciuciu.

8 Ways to Practice Stillness in God’s Presence.

In Asheritah’s writing he points out what is meant by being still before God.

I think it’s important to remember that the goal is not a Zen meditative state where our minds disconnect from our bodies. That’s not in any way biblical. Rather, the goal is to “let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts” and minds by submitting all we are to Him and allowing His stillness to refresh our souls. Asheritah Ciuciu

The words, Be still and know that I am God, reverberates down through the eons of time to our Now. Words reminding us, the whispers of God are essential.

But, it is up to us to create a place of solitude — a time where we can focus on God’s word and the love of our Savior.

Spending time alone with Jesus is never wasted time. Let’s carve out five to ten minutes of fourteen hundred and forty minutes we have today to be still with God. Why not?

Richard

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