Silence and Solitude
Essay 2: Silence, Solitude, and a Quiet Time with God. Excerpt from Chapter 46, “Silence and Solitude,” from our upcoming book, Where I Come From. A late October release is planned. Stay tuned for pre-order information in both eBook and Print editions. More at www.creekbank.net You cannot have solitude until you remove distractions. The key is eliminating distractions so I can focus on things that matter: my wife, spiritual thoughts, and a time of relaxation.. It works for me. Come up with your own plan. In closing, here is my favorite story on a quiet time: T.W. Runt, the author of The Mind of Christ, shared the following at Dry Creek Baptist Camp: “One morning, I’d not felt as close to the Lord as I wished; I did something strange: I poured a second cup of coffee and took it with me to my back porch table. Setting the second cup down, I said, “Lord, I want to invite you to have a cup of coffee with me. This morning—today—I want more than anything to visit with you.” Dr. Hunt smiled as he finished his story: “God was already there. I just needed a visible reminder.” I’ve shared T.W. Hunt’s story over the years. It always connects with people. I’ve tried it before. Two cups of coffee seeking the presence of God.
Essay 1: Solitude, Silence, Stillness, and Listening
Thoughts on Solitude “There is no ‘quiet place’ in the white man’s cities. There is no place to hear the unfurling of leaves in spring or the rustle of insect wings.” -Chief Seattle 1854 This week, I’ll be blogging about the need for solitude and silence in our lives. I look forward to sharing your thoughts and getting your input.
