It is a lost art today. You have never really thought about these things. We have come to believe that activity and productivity are synonymous. We think that if we are not busy we are not being productive. We have concluded that reflection is for egg-heads We are uncomfortable with silence . .
Silence is an intimidating stranger.
We are afraid of what we might discover . But these times are essential. In the times of silence we will hear the whispers of God. In the times of silence we will gain insight into the difficult issues and circumstances of our day. In the times of silence we find that the things of God take on a new clarity and power.