Today, more than a year later, we have a great sense of peace and happiness in our marriage and with our children. In the months since I confided in my neighbour, she has continued her prayers on our behalf. I will always appreciate what she has done for us. If I were a physician, and I were allowed to prescribe one remedy for all the ills of the world, I would prescribe silence. That insight comes from the 19th century Danish Christian, Soren Kierkegaard.
Meditation is an important spiritual discipline.
In those quiet moments we open widely the soul to sense God's direction, love, and admonition. Being silent in the presence of God is an effective way of re-establishing contact with a slice of eternity. Quiet meditation is also ideal when we are experiencing inner turmoil, because prayerful silence soothes the anxious soul, calms the spirit, helps us think more clearly and ultimately, pray more wisely. Because God has blessed us abundantly, prayers of thanksgiving should flow from our hearts and lips naturally, routinely and frequently. For everything thy goodness sends, Father, in heaven, we thank thee.