Is God Silent?

There are times in our lives when we believe God is silent, that He is not present in our immediate situation. That our prayers have fallen on deaf ears.

But is God ever really silent?

No earnest and believing prayer to God  ever falls on deaf ears. To the contrary, our omnipotent Father knows your prayer before the first utterance of a syllable parts your lips.

Mother Teresa has said, “the language of God is silence and that if our heart is filled with other things, we can’t hear His voice”. Her words follow that of John of the Cross, a Catholic saint of the contemplative who wrote that: “Silence is God’s first language.”

God is never silent!!!

He is speaking to us all the time, we are just to filled with worldly distractions to ‘hear.’ God’s language is silence, not on His part, but on our part!!!

To ‘hear’ God speak, WE must be silent! We must be in our quiet place or space, in a peaceful, mind-emptied, contemplative  state in order to communicate with God and to hear from Him.

That time is known as Prayer. That place, our prayer closet.

We cannot be surrounded by noise, or be noisemakers and expect to hear His voice, when our hearts and minds are not free of earthly encumbrances. No, God is not silent, we are just noisy and in the midst of it can’t hear Him speaking.

God communicates in many ways. In a tiny voice that speaks to our hearts or brains. A whisper in our ears. An affirmation from a stranger (an angel in disguise) or a Christian friend. A vision, a dream, a premonition. An encounter and in so many other ways. But we must be still, silent and an open, receptive vessel to hear.

Father God, peace be still. Help me to hear you in silence!!! Calm my soul. Still my thoughts. Quiet my tongue so that I may be immersed totally in you through your spirit that lives in me. Amen 🙏🏽

Psalms speak to us

We have something to offer God – our Love!
It is overshadowed by The Love The Lord offers and gives us in return. He is Love!!!

In His Word, He has said: “Because he/she hath set his/her love upon me, therefore will I deliver him/her: I will set him/her on high, because he/she hath known My name. They shall call upon Me, and I will answer them: I will be with them in trouble; I will deliver them, and honor them. With long life will I satisfy my children, and shew them my salvation. Amen

Psalm 91:14-16

Let us go forth in faith in all our ways and do awesome things for and by the grace of God. His grace is sufficient for you! I know why we share this, do you?

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Psalm 23 as it applies today and even BEFORE it was written applied to our brethren. Our God is for ALWAYS!!!

The Lord is my Shepherd- (God is my caretaker, leader and provider)
I shall not want (He provides for all my needs)
He makes me to lie down in green pastures (He leads me in pleasant places where I can happily live and rest)
He leads me beside still waters (He makes sure I have all that I need for sustenance)
He restores my soul (He gives life to my inner being)
He prepares a table for me in the presence of my enemies (God allows my enemies to see that He will protect me from them and will allow me to prosper)
He anoints my head with oil (He marks my life with His blessing)
My cup runs over (He gives generously to me all that I need, so that I can share and give to others)
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life (not a day goes by when God’s goodness is not with me, evident at the mere asking – Pray!)
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever (I will be with God in His house eternally, Amen14b6b5d67805cf0617f4d83a24dba238--you-are-mine-you-are-loved8996622793413647381.jpg)

Good morning

Our words all ways we tread

Let us pray:
OH GOD, I depend on you. I have no power of my own. When things are going well for me, I know they have come from you and that I have no power of my own. In my trials I rely on you. In my temptations I trust in you. My success is in your hands and so is my life. I have no power of my own. Oh God, I cannot do without you. Save me from all evil and guide my going out and coming in , now and forever more. Amen. Prayer is so powerful, we are blessed to have the ability to ask, seek find. Our prayers are rooted in our dependence on God, Amen

And we pray…

Sing to The LORD, sing praise to Him; tell of all His wonderful acts.

There abideth glory in His holy name, His Throne is a throne of grace; let the hearts of those who seek The Lord rejoice. For as we search, we shall find Him, Amen. Seek diligently and continually be blessed as you do, Amen

Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.

Remember the wonders He has done.

His miracles and the judgments He pronounced

are ever before us.

1 Chronicles 16:9-12

Beloved I pray with you, The Almighty God shall never disown you. He shall always be your Father because you belong to Him. And you shall in all your ways be His child.

His mercy shall never be taken from you in Jesus’ Name, Amen

Shalom!

For in each day we pray, knowing that…

The meek will He guide in judgment: and the meek will He teach His way.

All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.

For Thy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.

What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall He teach in the way that he shall choose. his soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the Earth.

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear Him; and He will shew them His promises.

mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for He shall pluck my feet out of the net. Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring Thou me out of my distresses.

LORD, look upon mine affliction and my pain for You see all and know all,
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give accoun. Hebrews 4:13

LORD, forgive all my sins. Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in Thee. Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on Thee, Amen

Psalm 25:9-21
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Giving thanks? Why?

You woke up! You have another chance? You exist! Reason enough?

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Our Story

Do you know what ‘forever’ means?
Think hard and don’t let it glide on by.
“It is this way, or has been for always!”, in each moment, each second in ALL your ways!
This is an eye-opening ‘share.’

WE are for always, we have come to be for a reason. We have already shared that you discover what your reason is. We look around the world; what gets people so ‘fired up?’ Personal beliefs, wants, needs… If we look back at The story, His-tory- when people focused on ‘why’ they were created, to serve with ALL their hearts and spirit, The Reason for their existence, ‘things’ were all right:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/what-is-the-will-of-god-and-how-do-we-know-it&ved=2ahUKEwjCmrLQ98jaAhWCiOAKHbm1AoAQFjAAegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw2m8Fxl1uCCJiNc5-jYRXpr

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-gods-will/&ved=2ahUKEwjCmrLQ98jaAhWCiOAKHbm1AoAQFjABegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw02YtQfzc_Lps6uHWNeUqhH

We can see from the links above that we were created to do The Will of our Creator. As we have experienced, read about or heard about at times this is taken to extremes with individuals, groups or belief systems placing their ‘eternity’ at risk. Yes! You are, and will always be. Unfortunately, or for some fortunately- there is NO recycling. There is continuance of the decisions we made in this existence. We go on! But where?
https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-happens-to-us-when-we-die.html

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-happens-at-death

http://www.bibleinfo.com/en/questions/what-does-bible-say-about-death

We can go on and on. There is NO ‘time’ after you pass. ‘Time’ is for this existence. When you cease this life you move into an existence based on your actions/decisions. We ALL have the power to decide which way/what we shall do or be. A decision of atheism is profound. IF you are at a place and ‘review’ your life and decisions, was there a DECISION to ‘not believe.’ The decision is yours, yes! We have shared that in this existence, we have choice. To make it scientifically, religiously and theoretically clear – we exist as we made our decision (which is solely ours to make) places us. Yes, as stated there are atheists; where did you come from? We can look at this solely scientifically; DNA, genetics, inheritance… The whole ‘nine’! Basically, you are a product of two individuals. You have traits (or none at all) of genetics passed down.
So, your parents are to account for who you are, how you are, why you are? Let us pander on the edge for a millisecond. Is all this ‘hoopla’ factual? Is it possible? Ok, so for a second let us look at evolution:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/15-answers-to-creationist/
Yes, Charles Darwin started the ‘move’ toward evolution being the ‘key’ to life. You can search the above and see the arguments.

However, the counter side:
https://answersingenesis.org/is-the-bible-true/5-scientific-accuracy/

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/the-study-of-god/how-do-we-know-the-bible-is-true/how-do-we-know-bible-is-true

http://www.eternal-productions.org/101science.html

You might ask why we quote so many on this side of the ‘reasonng?’ The founder of the theorem that has been argued into fact and ‘proven’ is Charles Darwin.
A number of things come up:
1. The qualities of Man in comparison to the qualities of all other species. In the movie series “Planet of the apes.” Genetic shifts are utilized to create quite a story line.
Speech? Movement? Intelligence? We ‘supposedly’ are all made in His image. To be ‘Religiously’ correct, we as an existing species were created last. We are still (Biblically speaking in the 7th period of creation.) To understand (or try to): a ‘day’ is 24 hours, the time it takes for the Earth to revolve around the sun. ‘Scientifically’ the position of Earth from the Sun is key to explaining Man’s existence. The conditions were perfect! Distance from The Sun, growth of vegetation, OXYGEN! Why, would I ask are these conditions found anywhere else?
Two sides to that argument- ‘Chance/luck’, everything ‘being right versus It was and is the way it is and was meant to be.

In being this ‘intelligent’ species, we ‘took over’ the Earth. If there was a greater ‘force,’ would it not be primed to go? We currently are working on ‘alternate’ life forms with ‘intelligence,’ might I point out that this ‘intelligence’ is Man made/created. So, we create a ‘lesser’ us. It is all a matter of what we want/desire. A ‘lesser’ form us; with the Man created speed of creating ‘new eras.’ On this topic, I have to bend to the spiritual side of things.

In all other ‘days’ of creation (which amount to periods) if we look at The Bible in Genesis ALL came first. In the 6th period Man was created. We have come to understand that man was worked on in this ‘period.’ Yes, I can acquiesce and give some credence to ‘caveman’ all in the final day (6th day) in the creation of Man. Again, I will dally on the edge and state that speech, knowledge, feelings are all based on something. If we can ‘stretch’ our minds to hold on to the concept that as ‘Man’, we have what other species do not have.

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/january/32.62.html

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2009/january/24.67.html

Once again we refer to Darwinism. I have absolutely no problem with theory, we have gained and advanced on the precepts put forward.

Many creationists are familiar with the account that a “Lady Hope” gave of her visit to Darwin a few months before he died. Although it has appeared in various books, we present it below for those to whom it is new.

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It was one of those glorious autumn afternoons, that we sometimes enjoy in England, when I was asked to go in and sit with the well known professor, Charles Darwin. He was almost bedridden for some months before he died. I used to feel when I saw him that his fine presence would make a grand picture for our Royal Academy; but never did I think so more strongly than on this particular occasion.

He was sitting up in bed, wearing a soft embroidered dressing gown, of rather a rich purple shade.

Propped up by pillows, he was gazing out on a far-stretching scene of woods and cornfields, which glowed in the light of one of those marvelous sunsets which are the beauty of Kent and Surrey. His noble forehead and fine features seem to be lit up with pleasure as I entered the room.

He waved his hand toward the window as he pointed out the scene beyond, while in the other hand he held an open Bible, which he was always studying.

“What are you reading now?” I asked as I seated myself beside his bedside. “Hebrews!” he answered – “still Hebrews. ‘The Royal Book’ I call it. Isn’t it grand?”

Then, placing his finger on certain passages, he commented on them.

I made some allusions to the strong opinions expressed by many persons on the history of the Creation, its grandeur, and then their treatment of the earlier chapters of the Book of Genesis.

He seemed greatly distressed, his fingers twitched nervously, and a look of agony came over his face as he said: “I was a young man with unformed ideas. I threw out queries, suggestions, wondering all the time over everything, and to my astonishment, the ideas took like wildfire. People made a religion of them.”

Then he paused, and after a few more sentences on “the holiness of God” and the “grandeur of this book,” looking at the Bible which he was holding tenderly all the time, he suddenly said: “I have a summer house in the garden which holds about thirty people. It is over there,” pointing through the open window. “I want you very much to speak there. I know you read the Bible in the villages. To-morrow afternoon I should like the servants on the place, some tenants and a few of the neighbours; to gather there. Will you speak to them?”

“What shall I speak about?” I asked.

“Christ Jesus!” he replied in a clear, emphatic voice, adding in a lower tone, “and his salvation. Is not that the best theme? And then I want you to sing some hymns with them. You lead on your small instrument, do you not?” The wonderful look of brightness and animation on his face as he said this I shall never forget, for he added: “If you take the meeting at three o’clock this window will be open, and you will know that I am joining in with the singing.”

How I wished I could have made a picture of the fine old man and his beautiful surroundings on that memorable day!

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This is the account that appeared on the 19th August 1915 in the Baptist “Watchman-Examiner” in Washington D.C. (Q29/2:70). In 1922, friends in Los Angeles who knew her wrote an affidavit (L.A. affidavit) (MooreJ:79). In 1940, Prof. Bole released a letter he had received from her in the early 1920’s (Bole letter) (MooreJ:86). These repeated most of the above account with some minor variations and additions, and we will refer to these later.

Is this fiction? Possibly, there has been a lack/paucity of the statement of possible fact.

For this sharing, we have the choice as we have been given to listen to, accept and place our hopes in an existence to come where ‘time’ does not exist. I must admit my amazement at the similarities of a vast majority of people who have been pronounced. Very humbly I say, I am simply doing what I dreamt that I communicated I would do before ‘waking’ up from the MOST amazing ‘dream’ I ever had. In fact, we say thay God created the Universe. These are things that are seen, spoken into being. The seen is created from and by the unseen. Our site/vision is limited at this time. There are SO many shares on our vision, read:

https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Vision

Most importantly, you have a decision. Yes, no or possibly?

Father Lord, You created me. I am fully aware that doubt has filled my mind. I come into Your presence to cast my lot. I roll them with You. Having heard all the arguments, I am taking no chances. I humbly turn my life over to you. I cast my ballot to have You in my life. Embrace me with Your Love, relieve and release the past hurt and pain, make me a new creation in you, Amen

If you prayed the above, quietly find a believer/a Christian you can share with, pray with. An individual who will be there now and for always.