In today’s episode, we will give an update on our recent request for prayer for Charlyne. We will then discuss the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude before the Lord. We will explain what that means and how you can grow in your Christian walk as you intentionally take time to be still before the Lord.
Ins’t it wonderful how He works? Recently I’ve been convicted to return to quiet time with Him, whether it’s reading, praying, in His word…just being quiet. He has given me this time alone (when my spouse is not here and my son is here only part of the time) for a reason, and what better way to spend it than with Him? After a bout of prolonged stress, I found myself turning to silly YouTube videos as a way of escape, but that is not where I should have been turning! That’s only a crutch. And so, I am, as you said, being more intentional about QUIET. Once again, this podcast is so timely. Thank you both so much.
God’s timing is so perfect when He wants to get our attention. Thank you for sharing your story. We will be praying you continue to find victory in the area of silence and solitude and that the Lord will speak to you in this season. He is faithful!
I love study time with the LORD in the Word, but so often, when I try to be still, and silent in solitude before Him, the things I’ve seen in my study time become burdensome thoughts about my beloved and our family. I want to be able to cast my cares about my loved ones on Jesus in intercession, but I need this solitude with the LORD first, just like Jesus did, Thank you for helping me understand that when my thoughts speak louder than His voice simply ask Him to remove any intrusions, my thoughts included. In the Solitude, I want to be filled with the knowledge of His presence, not my own.
Have mercy on me… “Seek My face.” My heart said to You, “Your face LORD I will seek.” Psalm 27:7-8
This is true for so many. The biggest hurdle to spending this time with God can certainly be our own thoughts. We must rely on God’s power to help remove the thoughts that keep us from spending this time with Him.
This was such a great podcast! Being still before God is something He’s been asking me to do recently and I’ve been struggling with it. There were some really practical ways to help foster this into our lives. So good!
We are so happy that you enjoyed it. We just prayed that the Lord would continue to speak to you as you are still before Him.
Great reminders. I used to feel guilty for not sitting still and listening. Then, I realized all my prayer journaling is quiet before God. Writing down what I hear God telling me. As y’all mentioned, it’s the listening that I have to make time for. I look forward to hearing what you have to say about other disciplines. That has been part of my journey as I live alone.
Absolutely! Writing down what you are hearing from God is such an important part of this spiritual discipline.
This is such a good reminder! I was reminded of Psalms 46:10 “Be still and know that I’m God” Thank you for sharing! Praying for healing for Charlyne 🙏✝️
That is such a beautiful verse, and thank you for your prayers.
I pray for our loved Charlyn, I don’t know if she has an idea of how many people she has helped with her teachings, faith and all the dedication she gives to this ministry. I talk for me and she has helped me enormously to keep going in this difficult journey. I pray that God bring her healing and give her all the strength to keep with this ministry that is so important for each of us and our society. God bless you Charlyn. Thank you for all the good you have done already to thousand of people. Looking forward to listening to you soon again in this postcast