![]() Being present is such a stress reliever as it reduces anxiety. It allows us to hear from God without all of the distraction. Also, being present helps to usher in prayer. But the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. (1King 19:11-12, KJV) But, how is it possible to hear God's still small voice with the clutter of anxious thoughts, or weighed down with emotion? There is no way of stopping the thoughts from continually coming but we can stop them from overtaking us. In the initial phase of getting alone in the silence, you learn to let the thoughts come, and then you give them up. You let them go because they are the seedbed of distraction. We handle them by releasing them and allowing God to take them. Dear Lord, help us to be present today and bring every thought captive to your obedience. Show us how to turn distracting thoughts and emotions into prayers, then listen for your still small voice, that will provide us direction and peace. GiGi❤️
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