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When the electricity went out recently, I was impressed with how
quiet it was. We live with continual background noise. Indoors we
have the sounds of air conditioning units, washers and dryers, tv's,
computers, telephones, computers, fax machines, answer machines,
stereos, and kids. Outdoors are lawnmowers, leafblowers, trains,
airplanes, insects, birds, animals, cars and cell phones.
We have all kinds of noise inside our heads, too. Past tapes, what
others have said and done, things we have done or told ourselves. And
what about the noise our hearts make? They laugh, cry, remember, and
talk to us too!

I don't think of myself as somebody who leads a fast-paced, jet-set
life. That is until I notice how long it takes me to relax and
unwind. Getting quiet doesn't happen quickly for me. Sometimes I even
have to consciously work at it. Even David, songwriter extroadinaire,
wise warrior, and anointed King of Israel, needed to be reminded by
God to Be still, and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10)

It's a noisy world. And we all need a quiet place in the midst of all
the noise. A safe place, where we can BE STILL, and hear the Lord. He
very much wants to tell us how much he loves us, and how unique and
special we are to him.

Ask him to help you find a safe place, a place where you can go and
listen to the quiet. Thank God he provides places for us, whether
inside our mind and heart, or in a physical spot. Journey there and
see what wonderful surprises Jesus has planned to share with you in
this brand new day of Today that you've never seen before.
Prayer: Thank you, Father, that I can come to You anytime, pray, and
be in communication with You. Lord, thank you for the peace and
direction I get from simply being in Your presence. In Jesus' name,
Amen.


Sally I. Kennedy, ©2005, Irish Thursdays, 52 Little Parables from
Ireland (Creation House Press), Words from the Heart
http://www.sallyikennedy.com / sallyikennedy@bellsouth.net

PRAYER
"Lord, fill my heart with love and compassion for those who do not know
you or follow you. May I be a good witness of your truth and salvation
to my family, friends, and co-workers."

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