Well this caption is true for me and my voice. People often say to me when they come to my place, 'I can hear you so much better here.' I tell them, it's because it is quieter here. There are no distractions or background noise.
I think this is true also for hearing God's word speak to us. Devotional time is our quiet time with Him. A time to shut the world out and meditate on His voice. I know I need total silence and no distractions during my bible reading. Otherwise, I read it without comprehension. We also need to shut out our own mindful thoughts to truly hear Him. I don't know if the monks vow of silence really works because no one knows but God how quiet their minds are.
May we use our ears twice as much as our mouths, as that was the ratio given to us.
Great post! I cannot concentrate well at all if I have any kind of distraction when I am reading/studying. There is something to be said for shutting oneself in a closet to read God's word, pray and meditate. Love your last sentence too. Thank you, dear friend....love you, T.
ReplyDeleteAngie, Pray for me as my mouth gets me in soooooo much trouble! I just can’t seem to keep it shut especially with my kids. Robbie
ReplyDeleteLove it! I just wish I would always abide by it. Maybe I’d remember people's names.
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