Life in the Overflow Magazine
Another Authentic Article By: Era Nichole
A Moment of Silence
Working as a Journalist and in Public Relations there is never a dull moment. Someone always need a press release there are hard news stories to cover, endless events and marketing. I’m constantly bombarded with so much information. In this fast pace society I learned to appreciate silence. Not the type of where you’re in I bed with the television on; or indirect silence by posting to friends and family on social networks cites. I’m talking about the silence where you tune the world out to hear God. Living in a microwave society it is hard to make time for much needed counsel to build your relationship with him.
In many cultures mediation is mandatory in order to have a direct connection with their source of being. Without this connection you will become disconnected. How could you truly live in your purpose without silence? When I made a major move in my life I stood in silence to hear what God wanted me to do. In silence you will have to remove yourself from people, places and things.
Even though this process will be hard and somewhat unbearable it is truly needed to fulfill his purpose in your life. It is important to become uncomfortable in seeking truth. This will open the door to profound clarity you have been looking for. Think about it when a writer begins a novel they will go into isolation to listen to their thoughts. Before musicians composed a beautiful piece of music they have to go into a closed space to hear the notes they want to play.
Even before pastors get up and preach the word of God they have to become silent in order to get the words they need to say to the congregation. Throughout your journey there will be many silent moments needed in your walk of faith. You need to hear what, who, when, where, and how you should direct yourself in the beautiful journey we call life. Don’t allow to yourself to become subjected to this information age. But continue to be the light needed to in order to show the truth through information.
Men listened to me and waited and kept silence for my counsel. Job 29:21
