Pastor’s Note

Awakened Through Silence

We live in one of the noisiest and most distracted generations in human history. The average person checks their phone every 15 minutes, some studies say over 80 times a day. Many of us receive dozens, sometimes hundreds, of notifications every single day. From the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep, we are surrounded by screens, sounds,  conversations, and constant demands for our attention. Researchers tell us that most adults now spend hours each day looking at screens, and interruptions come so frequently that many people struggle to focus on any one thing for very long without being pulled away by a buzz, a ping, or a vibration. Our world is busy, our minds are crowded, and our lives are extremely loud. But Scripture offers us a surprising truth: God often does His deepest work not in the noise, but in the quiet.

In 1 Kings 19, the prophet Elijah is exhausted, afraid, and overwhelmed. He runs to a cave, unsure of what comes next. It is there that God meets him, not in the powerful wind, the earthquake, or the fire, but in a gentle whisper.

This moment in Scripture reminds us that while our world is loud and constantly demanding our attention, God often speaks in quiet ways. The spiritual discipline of silence creates space for us to slow down, breathe, and listen for the voice of the Lord. Silence is not empty but rather it is an act of trust, a posture of openness, and an invitation to encounter God more deeply.

My prayer for you this week is that you would carve out small moments of stillness:  turning off the noise, laying aside distractions, and simply being present with God. You may be surprised by how clearly His gentle voice meets you there.

-Pastor Margaret