While working on my education major in college, a wise professor said that if you want to capture someone's attention...whisper. He explained that whispering requires greater focus of others' attention than shouting. Of course, this does not mean that teachers should whisper continually. We realize that whether teaching, speaking or singing, our voices frequently require more than whispering. Yet as my professor discussed, a whisper frequently carries greater emphasis than other options. We are naturally drawn to trying to hear someone speaking softly while we tend to distance ourselves from someone who is loud. I have found this to be true in many aspects of my life.
I began thinking. While seeking His direction in my life, I have consistently found that God's Presence is most obvious to me in still, quiet and peaceful moments. Of course, He could capture my attention by using thunder, lightning, wind, crashing waves or other loud alternatives. Moments sometimes arise when parents must respond strongly, quickly and audibly. But I seem to learn the most when I am drawn to Him in stillness...in His whispers...and in His tender, loving embrace.
May I draw closer to Him daily. May I notice His Presence more intentionally. May His love be reflected in my life...peacefully, quietly, compassionately and consistently. For His love is everlasting and His truth endures forever. I am amazed. I am grateful. I am never alone.<3~thl
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