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Find Peace And Quiet In Your Life
from November 2020
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Find Peace And Quiet In Your Life
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by Shane Clements
“Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). “Let us be silent, that we may hear the whispers of the gods.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
I wake up earlier than my family most mornings to experience the stillness. I love that time as a husband and father when I can experience an absolutely still household, despite there still being three kids, a wife, a dog, and a cat in the house. And while I love my family tremendously, this time of tranquility is one of absolute bliss for me.
This time is not only one of my favorite parts of my day but has become an essential part as well. It soothes the soul, quiets my inner beast, brings out the goodness in me, and allows me to hear myself and to hear from God as He often speaks in a still, small voice that the hustle and bustle can drown out.
So, men (and women), if you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out with all that is required of you, may I suggest having a time of stillness in your life? It can be similarly wonderful. If you don’t have it already, here are a few ways to find some quietude in your life and see how the sound of silence can allow your thoughts to emerge. The good thing is that you don’t need to be an early riser to find a time of silence during your day. It’s just one of the options, but it’s only one option among many. • Rise early. If your day is so busy that you just can’t find the time to be alone and to have stillness and silence, getting up a bit earlier can be a good solution for some people. • Late nights. If you’re not into early mornings, late nights can be just as peaceful, when everyone’s asleep.
Turn off the TV and get away from the computer. • Get out into nature. Sometimes households and offices can be a bit noisy and chaotic. To escape the noise, get out into nature as much as possible. Find a park or a trail in some woods to hike. There is a small
Presbyterian church with a beautiful creek running through the property that I love to go and sit by to clear my head. • Reading. One of my all-time favorite quiet-time activities! I love curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee when all is quiet and losing myself inside the magical world of fiction. If you haven’t been reading as much as you’d like, finding some quiet time in the morning (or evening) can be a great way to work reading into your routine. • For those with kids, many of these things can be difficult if you have kids to take care of—trust me: with five kids, I know the feeling. Some suggestions: take advantage of the early mornings or late evenings when they’re sleeping; exchange quiet time with your significant other so that one watches the kids while the other relaxes or exercises; trade kid-watching duty with a friend or relative; pay a babysitter for a short time each day; or find activities for your kids to do while you get your quiet time.
“Silence is a source of great strength.” –Lao Tzu
“And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice” (1 Kings 19:12).
About The Author Shane Clements C.Ht is a minister of 30+ years serving as a pastor, missionary to the deaf, and evangelist. He loves spending time with his wife Kimberly, their 5 children, and spoiling his grandbabies.
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