Yet there's a part of music that we don't always consider. We think about lyrics, notes, dynamics, rhythm and the key in which music is written. We think about various genres of music. We easily identify our preferences. Music surrounds us in the majority of places we go. Yet if someone asks us what we like best about music, I doubt anyone would mention a necessary element...silence. An important part of music, rests continually intertwine with the score in order for music to be ultimately expressed. We've often felt pauses or the anticipation of the remainder of the song. Yet if all notes were played on every beat with no rests or silence, we would experience an overwhelming cacophony instead of a beautiful symphony. Whether there is complete pause of all notes or the silence of many notes as others are delivered, some degree of silence is always essential.
I began thinking. From morning's first sounds of alarms, coffee pots, traffic and talking to the end of our day, life doesn't include many moments of silence. We find ourselves wondering why we feel overwhelmed, exhausted and desperately seeking rest. We long for the quiet of the mountains or the soothing rhythms of the beach. Silence refreshes and refuels us.
Although I find ultimate renewal and redirection when I spend quiet time with the One Who waits for my full attention, I somehow forget the most important part of my life is listening to Him. Silently. Totally. Unhurriedly. It is when I have soaked in His Presence, love, hope and strength that my life seems most peaceful. I believe that He writes my life song on this journey. May I surrender my cacophony for His symphony by resting in Him...continually, consistently and completely.<3~thl
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