Monday, June 1, 2009

And God was praised...in silence

When was the last time you experienced silence? Where you intentionally (and not just before bed) turned off the radio...turned off HGTV (all that we watch these days)...took out the ipod...turned off the cell phone...and had quiet.

Noise is all around us. We create noise all around us. Even in places where people try and be silent they can't help but make noise.


Not all noise is bad...sometimes it can lead us into praise and joy. But a lot of times noiese can block us from hearing God.


Are the noises in your life so loud that you can't hear God?


On Sunday we had another Experience God Sunday. The high school and middle school groups joined together to experience God in a unique way. This time they were led in a silent devotion.


We led it from the big screen typing out the words as opposed to saying them...we needed silence. It turned out to be really cool, sort of like the kids were reading a text or IM or something. And they were silent. And they studied the word of God, and worshipped and praised Him through mini journals.


And God was praised...in silence.


much Love,

Johnny

1 comment:

daddave said...

JOHNNY SON! I DO LOVE MY QUIET TIME,[WHILE JEANNE IS WATCHING HER HGTV],TO ENJOY WHAT YOU ARE TEACHING YOUR STUDENTS,AND THOSE OF US WHO READ YOUR BLOGS. I EXPECT TO SEE MORE AND MORE COMING FROM THAT NEW LAP TOP!
LOVE YA
DADDAVE