dailydatewithgod

On my daily dates with God the time of silent meditation has been the hardest for me to grow into. Aside from the usual monkey mind that does not want to stop chattering there are moments of question as to what is happening when I am still and silent.  For whatever reason, since the idea of a friendship with God was introduced to me around age 12, I have spoken freely with God about everything.  But pausing to listen for God’s response is not as easy.  God does not always respond in words and sometimes God responds with a pause.  The process of hearing God comes when I am in the waiting space.  I have learned over the years it is not about doing it right but about making the attempt.  I am showing my willingness to hear God when I quiet my mind and still my body. I pause in expectation to hear the voice of God.  I learned to take this into my day by pausing when I am uncertain or wish for clarity, when I need a moment to bring myself together, or just to hear the beauty of silence.  Slowly I have come to hear the voice of God in the silence and trust that if there is a message it will come through that or another form.