We have a faith tradition that is very busy, wordy, and heady. There is much emphasis on theology and Word, cognition, and service. As important as these are, we are starved for mystery— to have a deeper knowledge of God and to experience reverence in His presence.
We are starved for intimacy — to experience God in ways we can see and feel and know in the very cells of our being. We are starved for rest — to know God beyond what we can do for him. We are starved for quiet — to hear the sound of sheer silence that is the Presence of God himself.
The invitation to solitude and silence is an invitation to all of this. God extends the invitation, but He honors our freedom and will not push Himself where He is not wanted. Instead, He waits for us to respond from the depths of our desire.
Jesus Calls his Disciples, including us, to join Him in Solitude and Silence.
Mark 6:31 “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God."
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