As I look back on waiting
and perceived silence, I also realize that I have adopted that pattern of
waiting and silence too. Sometimes it is good to be silent, to quiet ourselves
and reflect on our actions or have a word to speak that is from a place of love,
not anger. Hmmmm...maybe there is a reason He has given me the silent treatment
and it's for my benefit out of love even when I have totally messed up and
don't deserve it.
The other thing I've
learned about waiting is that I need to stop waiting on other people. It is not
their job to lead me, it is my job to lead me. Yes, others can mentor and pour
into me. However, if I am yearning for something or needing something, I need
to also be a leader and step out in boldness to do so. (I feel another blog
post stirring in me just about this topic).
In a culture that is always looking for instant gratification and demanding answers we fail to see that there is a time and a place for quieting ourselves. Think about it; as infants and toddlers we took naps. Young children need quiet time. Come on moms, how many of you out there are shaking your head saying, "Yup, I still give my kids quiet time, because I NEED the quiet time." Guess what? It's okay. I honestly think it would behoove us all to have quiet time, daily. I'm not talking 5, 10 or even 15 minutes. I mean real time where we shut out the noise and get focused.
Our bodies crave rest and yet often rest is the first thing we toss out the window. I know, I've been there. I think I can keep pushing through until my body tells me otherwise. It has taken me a long time to value the silence. Silence is good, it gives us space to lean in and listen to what is being revealed to us. Silence gives us a completely different type of lesson and one that can be very positive, if we allow it. Go ahead, quiet yourself, you might just find that pausing for longer than a split second may give yield to a centered and calm you to move forward.
In a culture that is always looking for instant gratification and demanding answers we fail to see that there is a time and a place for quieting ourselves. Think about it; as infants and toddlers we took naps. Young children need quiet time. Come on moms, how many of you out there are shaking your head saying, "Yup, I still give my kids quiet time, because I NEED the quiet time." Guess what? It's okay. I honestly think it would behoove us all to have quiet time, daily. I'm not talking 5, 10 or even 15 minutes. I mean real time where we shut out the noise and get focused.
Our bodies crave rest and yet often rest is the first thing we toss out the window. I know, I've been there. I think I can keep pushing through until my body tells me otherwise. It has taken me a long time to value the silence. Silence is good, it gives us space to lean in and listen to what is being revealed to us. Silence gives us a completely different type of lesson and one that can be very positive, if we allow it. Go ahead, quiet yourself, you might just find that pausing for longer than a split second may give yield to a centered and calm you to move forward.
