Covenant Christian Reformed Church

Shhhh....Be Quiet (Discovering God’s Will Together; #6) 1 Kings 19:11-14 A. The word noise is derived from the Latin word for nausea B. Most people consider noise an unavoidable part of life C. Noise is also a significant spiritual problem; the antidote is silence THE CALL TO SILENCE A. We are easily caught up in the noise of our world 1. Unrealistic expectations 2. Performance Paranoia 3. Lack of Boundaries 4. Unhealed Wounds 5. Personal Isolation 6. Societal Pressures B. If we’re not extremely careful, we’ll just get carried along! 1. Because our lives are so noisy, we can’t hear God 2. Silence is the response of awe 3. The impact of noise on our spiritual life is often invisible, cumulative, and gradual C. God calls us to be silent because it will enhance our relationship, allow us to hear him speak, and nurture our soul “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) “I have stilled and quieted my soul...” (Psalm 131:2a) “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place...” (Mark 6:31)