I, a product of my generation, have trouble handling long periods of silence well. Why is that? Why do I feel as if I have to create some background noise for my subconscience in order to function effectively?
Growing up, I always fell asleep listening to music ... couldn't sleep otherwise. When studying in college, I studied best when listening to epic soundtracks (i.e. Lord of the Rings, Gladiator, King Arthur, etc) When driving I can't be alone with my thoughts for more than a few minutes before I am scanning the radio or shuffling my iPod. Even now, I sit at my house applying for jobs and I feel the urge to turn on the TV or some music.
What are we afraid of in the silence? Ourselves?
Being silent in prayer is really hard for me too. I feel like I always need to be talking and when I am done talking, I'm done praying. But lately I have felt an urging of the Spirit to just be still and listen ... let's just say I've got of practicing to do!
Be encouraged to embrace periods of silence ... you never know what you may actually be missing!
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