White Noise

 

By Andrea Merrell

Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God.

Psalm 46:10 AMP

 

I sat there going back and forth between my Bible and my devotionals, struggling to concentrate as I tried to block out the noise—dogs barking, doors slamming, children yelling.

Some people love background noise. It doesn’t bother them at all. In fact they thrive better will all sorts of white noise. It might be a TV with the volume turned low or a noisy fan. Many love using a sound machine.

I’ve noticed that the older I get, the more I enjoy—and have to have—peace and quiet. A lot of noise and chaos rattles me way more than it ever did before. After a while, my attention gets diverted and I find it difficult to complete my tasks. That’s especially true in my quiet time with the Lord.

God admonishes us to “be still.” Why? So we can know Him. So we can recognize and understand that He is God. That requires focus and concentration. It’s a matter of blocking out all the white noise in our mind caused by worry, anxious thoughts, and excessive planning—not to mention the cacophony of the world around us.

We’re also told to be transformed by renewing our minds (Romans 12:2). This happens as we spend time in prayer and in the Word.

Are you tired of the white noise? Find a quiet place, be still, and get to know your God ... really know Him.

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