I used to work in the music industry as a producer and DJ. Five years ago, the Lord pulled me out of that scene. I listened to music CONSTANTLY, and was miserable with the noise in my head. Now, I never listen to music, with the exception of worship music at times, and sermons. Most of my day is spent in silence and meditation or reading. The Lord has opened me up to revelation, and is pushing me to be even MORE at rest. When you think about the early Christians, they must have had a lot of time on their hands for stillness. We need to learn how to unplug from all this distraction in order to be more intimate with God.
Yup I’ve been on a spiritual path seeking for the truth… it’s lead me to this … silence and stillness … this is truth, this is where the presence of God is , but it’s terrifying at the same time …
Hey i am from India ... i am Catholic.. in my school we are taught to meditate and do yoga reciting Jesus' name.... it's very nice .. and gives me alot of inner peace and clarity.
I have a slience in my life, but not the kind I want. For the past couple months, I've been dealing with some pretty bad anxiety and depression. I believe a lot of it is stemming from the fact that I've been so distant from God for so long and it began to starve my soul. However, now that I'm taking the steps to get closer to God, (getting rid of certain idols, personal devotions, fellowship with other Christians, etc.) I've gotten nothing from him but silence. I couldn't even get through my devotions this morning because it felt so pointless and I felt that whatever praise I had to offer God wasn't genuine due to the fact that I'm spiritually frustrated. Now when I do have quiet moments, I just feel utterly alone. I know he's there, I know he hears me, and I know he hasn't abandoned me. But it's one thing to know it in my head and an entirely different thing to know it in my heart. If anyone else has or is currently experienced this, some advice or words of wisdom or even just prayers would be greatly appreciated. The silence is becoming deafening.
Sister I've also struggled with this also and still struggling, go into His Word he is speaking but we must be still and understand that He is God, greater and intentional, there is a reason for what you are going through. He won't rush like our human nature, purposefully and perfectly He will do. Be encouraged by Jesus' own suffering (read Mark 14: 32-35) our own savior was deeply distressed, and He called upon the Father asking for the suffering to pass but Jesus humbled himself to the Lords will to come to pass. There's so much I could tell you to read but I pray that the Holy Spirit guides you to understand and find peace in His word. James 1:2 and tells us that it's intentional every part of your pain, patiently endure be strengthened by His joy. Listen to "Though you slay me" by Shane and Shane
13 but I know I will live to see how kind you are. 14 Trust the Lord! Be brave and strong and trust the Lord. Psalms You and I WILL see the kindness of our God.
Balda Burrurito Thank you for the words of encouragement. They did more than you know. And I wholeheartedly believe the words you’re saying to be true. I’ll keep you in my prayers, that God will let his face shine upon you
What a beautiful comment. I say beautiful because it speaks of the Body of Christ, how we can be vulnerable and rely on each other and walk together towards Jesus, and deal together with the complexity of being human in this fallen world, while being restored by Jesus and having Heaven become true in us, that restoration and what that looks like It's a complex thing, it's a beautiful thing, it confirms the truth of The Gospel the fact that we do it together, there's a sense of unity and one oneness that speaks of us created in God's image, of how he lives in unity and oneness and community with the Son and the Holy Spirit, and the more we grow in Christ the more we lean into that with the rest of the Body of Christ. You are so loved and pursued by God, your comment speaks and confirms that you were created in his image, your a Child of God, his beloved, he came and gave his life for you and redeemed you so that you were able to live the life that you were created to live, no longer bound to sin and the brokenness that it brought upon us. Jesus is the hope that we are now to live the life given to us in the garden, Heaven on earth, that he is with us and his restoration is here, it came, all things new. Believe that as a truth, no matter the season, speak that to yourself every day, read the Word of God, and allow yourself to feel. There's this song called "Trackless Sea" by Kings Kaleidoscope, you can look it up, the entire song is beautiful, but there's a particular line that says "I'm tired of doubt and feeling incomplete, still, this hope I hold is my reality". No matter what we feel or what season we are in, the hope of Jesus is our reality, God's love and THE truth is our reality, the truth of the Gospel doesn't stop being true even if we feel anger, confusion, or even hopelessness, all those things don't affect the reality and truth of the Gospel, the certainty and consciousness of that truth AND a feeling of uncertainty in our current life can both coexist, because all of those things: fear, doubt, confusion, are things that we - feel - , and the Gospel is all just things that - are -; don't be afraid to feel, remain faithful to him and trust that he remains faithful to you. Say to God "Fearless I walk the trackless sea, for all my life is found in Thee" even if you don't feel him, he listens, and it helps you stay in truth and see things the way they truly are, walk in truth, declare it, and just let yourself live, whatever that looks like at the moment. Hey! I mean, sometimes I too just don't know, but I know that he knows, and that the Gospel is true, and that his image is becoming true in me and that Heaven on earth is building in my life, so I rest, while I feel bad or good, or sure or uncertain, and just let myself be human (feel angry, lost, fearful, happy, hopeful, uncertain) and let God be God (faithful, loving, caring, intentional), and in the end, it all plays out well, I'm able to look back and see his glory. There's only a happy ending for us because of Jesus. Philippians 1:6 New International Version (NIV) 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
First and foremost, God will show up if you remain faithful to him. Continue your devotions even if they seem pointless. Both anxiety and depression can be vicious cycles which I have not been immune to. The best way to break these cycles of pain is to learn of the identity and approval and worth that we possess. We are children of God in whom he delights. He loved us before we were born and there is nothing that we can do to change that in any way. The world tells us that we need to earn our worth and find our identity in a million different things that will never satisfy and only serve to make us anxious. It is not so with God. We are His children whom he has always loved and will always love. Because he first loved us we love others. He desires only that we walk humbly. I would also just add that stepping back and focusing less on the self and more on the person of Jesus first and then others and what they might be lacking makes it much harder to be anxious and worry.
Beautiful! Thanks Jeff. So um, I just led my college's transition class/rite of passage/pre-orientation program, which is a spiritual formation "class" which includes time at a camp in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Every student has a "solo" time which is spent in the middle of the woods somewhere for at least 4 hours (one group does 24). Complete silence. Complete time with God. It's meant to lead into self-care and taking a Sabbath. I love it. Having longer periods of silence every once in a while enhances the short moments and helps us to appreciate silence.
This topic is everything.🙌 You did a beautiful job delivering this message. Resting is something I struggle with but like you, starting with my breathing really helps me chill and embrace resting in the presence of God.
One of the most real things I've heard that no one else talks about. I hate the silence. I avoid it. The silence is when all my feelings of pain and loneliness rise up/sink in. I've always loved the song quote from Pink, "the quiet scares me cus it explains the truth". Thank you for this message!
I love silence, but if you're suffering from existential anxiety religion can make it worse not better. One thing we know about God is that he is very very big
This random message is so timely for me right now! I appreciate silence but have not been using it effectively. This makes me want to have a more meaningful time and experience with silence so that I can hear what He says about me.
I agree with you strongly!! Everyone needs silence, even if it's only once a day out of the week, for a few minutes. It's a form of meditation that I practice everyday, even if it is only for a few minutes. Once you are comfortable with it, it is easier to hear your own thoughts, as well as His word.
I struggle with silence. I’ve been perusing silence for a few months now and I have never been more clear than I am now on who I am and who I want to be and what I believe God has for me to accomplish here in this life. It’s been the beginning of a completely new and full life for me. I have a lot of new questions I need the answer too as well. Enjoying the lesson and journey of discovery one step at a time.
This message was so so important... I love that you talk about these areas which can be uncomfortable for some.. but yes, silence is needed for us to be able to see what is really on our hearts, not always killing these voices with the radio, or TV or Internet or always being surrounded by people... is is vital for our well-being and for our relationship with the Lord!:-)
Love, love, love this message! I teach college students and this topic of noise and DISTRACTION has been coming up again and again lately, so thank you for putting this message in such succinct words of wisdom. We are using your book, Jesus>Religion, for our small group this semester, while also learning to use verse mapping to study His Word. I think I will challenge the group to try sitting in silence this week as they map a verse of their choosing. Thank you for sharing your heart and His message!
I do personally have my right amount of silence in my life but sometimes I feel like I'm thinking and overthinking too much. So much that I can't get out of my own head... That's the moment when I pray to Jesus to help me understand what's really going on on my mind. I know that it is wrong because I come to him only when I need him the most (most of the time) and sometimes I also forget about the GOOD blessings on my way. But that's what I do. I'm working on improving myself. I'm comfortable with the idea that If God made me aware of a problem and I've acknowledged that, I will get through this phase of my life.
Beatrice Younga I’m really happy that you’re working through it and being very self aware...that’s an AWESOME first step. Dear God, I lift up Beatrice to you. I pray for clarity within her thoughts. That she may know what the root is of each thought she has and why she is thinking it. Whether it’s a lie from the enemy, a true from you or just a thought from herself...guide her in understanding her own mind. I pray that she may also turn to you in this time and search for answers in your Word. Scripture is our foundation and our treasure, and I pray she learns that in her heart! Jesus, overall just reveal yourself to her in a ways she’s never seen before. Show her how much you love her and how you’re so incredibly proud of her. We love you💛Amen
There could be a lot of noise around me but I would sometimes drown it out. I can have internal silence but I could never have *actual* silence. Actual silence rarely even happened when I was young. When I went to the bathroom when I was younger, there would be no noise and it would make me so uncomfortable. After I flushed the toilet there would be noise from the toilet and it would give me time to get to the sink. Once the sink made sound, I felt relieved and safe. Now I read a lot and I can't stand more than mere minutes of silence. I have to play music in the background. I can still focus on reading and the noise is still there, but in my mind, there are only the words. In school when we had test, I would always hear pencils and a clock ticking. There would always be someone coughing and sneezing. Honestly, I've always found my own peace in my mind and that's all I need.
There is this saying that my great Uncle always tells me, that holiness is the habitual awareness of God. I believe a part of silence is simply the willingness to be still and recognize that God is near and working. Whether that be in the quiet of the day or inside of the craziness of life, it is always important to be still and recognize His presence. Either by talking to him or listening.
Thank you for the video and the encouragement. I’ve been struggling with hearing God’s voice in the quiet times but I will definitely continue to seek him in silence . 😌
I was just struggling with this today being alone in my dorm room in college feeling so consumed with anxiety. I had to confront these feelings and talk to God about all my fears and find his peace through it. Silence can be very scary for me because it can equate to lonliness for me even if I just spent time with someone. Im asking God to bless those momemts of silence I get and to cherish them as time to pray and reflect and grow closer with him.
This is so crazy! we just talked about the idea of silence and why it is so important in one of my classes just the other day. For sure sending this to my Professor!
I am Gali, in the year 1980 I lost all my hopes, I became a thief and club dancer. At that time I heard about Christ, the Lord spoke with me though the Scripture. JOHN 14:6 “I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE NO MAN COMETH UNTO THE FATHER BUT BY ME.” I surrendered my life to Lord Jesus and confessed that He is the only Lord and died for my sins to deliver me from all my sins (Karma). When I totally surrendered my life to the Lord He has delivered me from evil spirits, which suffered me about 6 years. I became a new person in Christ. I love Bible so much and started memorizing the scriptures.
By the grace of God I have memorized Five Thousand (5,000) Verses from the Holy Bible. Every week I also remember all the verses. Morning time I remember about 1500 verses for praise, worship and prayer. (Including 100 Psalms). This practice helps me to grow strong in the Lord and also to help others for the glory of the Lord. John 14:6 is my favorite verse; I preach this word to many unsaved people that they may find the peace in Jesus Christ because He is the Lord of all. th-cam.com/video/GWViryWWch4/w-d-xo.html
Yeees I love silence! I look forward to coming home after work, or even just from going out, and just being with Jesus in my room. To talk to him, let him know my worries (even though he already knows) and just cry to him. Silence is so sweet because you can just get away from the hustle and bustle and just find peace with God in your heart and mind❤. Thank you Jeff for this video!
Yo I feel it. Every minute of every sound of my day is filled with noise. Phone calls, customers kids, I've got three, lol it's insane. Silence is a very hard thing to get on my life but it's one true time that I get to spend talking to the Lord. I just walk and talk until I can't think of anything else and usually God helps me see the answers
I sometimes go into the Cathedrals in our city, find them really peaceful & easy to be quiet in. I'm quite a talkative person so go on my own, walk around slowly, talk to God. I find silence is a good state to be in to focus on Him!
I'd recommend you guys reading this to try the app Headspace. It's “guided silence“, its really good. Love this message, love the videos. I gotta start watching this man again, I remember watching him five or six years ago, before Alyssa and the family, and watching him grow in to such a beautiful, wise soul and role model is a huge inspiration. His life is such an inspiration to me, I hope God will continue to bless him and his beautiful family. Their content is amazing
Are you kidding? I love silence!!!!!! When the chance finally comes I'm like... "Breathe. Just breathe. Now... reach out." - Luke Skywalker (Star Wars: Episode VIII, The Last Jedi) I'm trying to reach out with my feelings and listen to God for any answers that i may need in the hour, day, week, month, even year. I think of me holding my everything (feelings, fears, failures, faith, reputation, success, comfort) and laying it at the foot of the Cross before I enter Heaven. Then and only then will I do so want to hear Jesus say "Welcome Home, My Child. Well done." :')
I love Silence. Sometimes I observe silence when I am driving. Most times when i get home I sit on the couch and just be quiet, including silencing my phone.
I love silence. In a group interview for a very competitive internship, it was like phase 1 of the whole selection process, they asked: "what is one thing that makes you uncomfortable?" I was the first one on the list, I said: "noise", I started to realize I made a very naive mistake by saying the first thing that always comes to my head when I think about something making me uncomfortable, when everyone started responding and their answers were stuff like "injustice" "abuse of power"... it was an internship on public policy 😂. Upss . Maybe that wasn't the answer they were looking for but I do dislike noise and love silence and solitude. #introvertlife
Yes! So many people feel uncomfortable in silence, including me at times. I think I often talk to Jesus and pray "at Him" but forget to listen in return. He is always there meeting me in the silence so I'm trying to take more time to set aside distractions.
I don't mind =being silence that meditation time I like to have interesting conversations but I find myself tuning out of the cell phone maze and getting back to basics
It's funny how this popped up 🤔 I was just thinking I need some quiet time with God lol. Silence can definitely be a blessing! I usually try to sit for an extra 10mins after my devotional in silence to hear God. Is it wrong if I put a time limit? My devo is in the morning so eventually I gotta go do other stuff lol 😶
Hi Jeff, I'm really having this silence time with god.. but I'm not feeling so good with this, it's kind of a silence of God to me. The says about winter times and some people said that I'm passing through this, but I don't know how to persevere, I don't know what I have to do for him talk to me again. Could you help me?
Ok Jefferson here's a question for you then. What do you do when if in your silence you hear 'Name' (think of a name), and you know for a fact it is something to do with making a cup of tea/ being downstairs to be downstairs, and twiddle your thumbs after an awkward what do you want to do jungle book conversation, and if you go up stairs to be silent you get called again? This is one reason I gave up.
Just be straight up. Let everyone know that you're going to have some quiet time with Jesus. If they don't respect that then try going somewhere like a local coffee shop, library or park for your quiet time. The only thing that can stand in the way of us spending time with Jesus is us! He loves us and wants nothing more than our devotion. God be with you bro I've got you in prayer.
Silence is necessary to maintain our relationship with God. After fellowship with others, we should always allow for quiet time to sit with the Lord to fill our cup back up because we can pour out so much that we become empty.
Great video! This is the first video I watched on your channel! I subscribed! 10 minutes of silence is a long time but I'll try anyway! It's funny there's 24 hours in a day and I think 10 minutes of silence seems hard!
on a real i don't mind silence it doesn't have to be awkward plus there's nothing better than sorting through all the negative and finding the positive.
Bro I'm trying to get away from silence I've been in science Ben all my life that's all I do yes I love it but sometimes I just don't care for it only when I go hunting is when I really loved it out in the woods it's difference and because of science I've been able to develop my gift prophet and I've been told by other prophet I know God's voice very well to the point where is scary when I give somebody a prophecy I'm On Target word for word you don't know how many times I've had that come back to me and they tell me that every single word I spoke as, come to pass to the T
I used to work in the music industry as a producer and DJ. Five years ago, the Lord pulled me out of that scene. I listened to music CONSTANTLY, and was miserable with the noise in my head. Now, I never listen to music, with the exception of worship music at times, and sermons. Most of my day is spent in silence and meditation or reading. The Lord has opened me up to revelation, and is pushing me to be even MORE at rest. When you think about the early Christians, they must have had a lot of time on their hands for stillness. We need to learn how to unplug from all this distraction in order to be more intimate with God.
Yup I’ve been on a spiritual path seeking for the truth… it’s lead me to this … silence and stillness … this is truth, this is where the presence of God is , but it’s terrifying at the same time …
Hey i am from India ... i am Catholic.. in my school we are taught to meditate and do yoga reciting Jesus' name.... it's very nice .. and gives me alot of inner peace and clarity.
So true. Used to be afraid of silence. God's transformation in me is ever changing but I actually enjoy silence now. Let's the Lord in even more.
the word silent has the same letters as the word listen. One of the best teachings or sermon I have heard and you did it under 5 minutes. Powerful.
I have a slience in my life, but not the kind I want. For the past couple months, I've been dealing with some pretty bad anxiety and depression. I believe a lot of it is stemming from the fact that I've been so distant from God for so long and it began to starve my soul. However, now that I'm taking the steps to get closer to God, (getting rid of certain idols, personal devotions, fellowship with other Christians, etc.) I've gotten nothing from him but silence. I couldn't even get through my devotions this morning because it felt so pointless and I felt that whatever praise I had to offer God wasn't genuine due to the fact that I'm spiritually frustrated. Now when I do have quiet moments, I just feel utterly alone. I know he's there, I know he hears me, and I know he hasn't abandoned me. But it's one thing to know it in my head and an entirely different thing to know it in my heart. If anyone else has or is currently experienced this, some advice or words of wisdom or even just prayers would be greatly appreciated. The silence is becoming deafening.
Sister I've also struggled with this also and still struggling, go into His Word he is speaking but we must be still and understand that He is God, greater and intentional, there is a reason for what you are going through. He won't rush like our human nature, purposefully and perfectly He will do. Be encouraged by Jesus' own suffering (read Mark 14: 32-35) our own savior was deeply distressed, and He called upon the Father asking for the suffering to pass but Jesus humbled himself to the Lords will to come to pass. There's so much I could tell you to read but I pray that the Holy Spirit guides you to understand and find peace in His word. James 1:2 and tells us that it's intentional every part of your pain, patiently endure be strengthened by His joy. Listen to "Though you slay me" by Shane and Shane
13 but I know I will live
to see how kind you are.
14 Trust the Lord!
Be brave and strong
and trust the Lord. Psalms
You and I WILL see the kindness of our God.
Balda Burrurito Thank you for the words of encouragement. They did more than you know. And I wholeheartedly believe the words you’re saying to be true. I’ll keep you in my prayers, that God will let his face shine upon you
What a beautiful comment. I say beautiful because it speaks of the Body of Christ, how we can be vulnerable and rely on each other and walk together towards Jesus, and deal together with the complexity of being human in this fallen world, while being restored by Jesus and having Heaven become true in us, that restoration and what that looks like It's a complex thing, it's a beautiful thing, it confirms the truth of The Gospel the fact that we do it together, there's a sense of unity and one oneness that speaks of us created in God's image, of how he lives in unity and oneness and community with the Son and the Holy Spirit, and the more we grow in Christ the more we lean into that with the rest of the Body of Christ. You are so loved and pursued by God, your comment speaks and confirms that you were created in his image, your a Child of God, his beloved, he came and gave his life for you and redeemed you so that you were able to live the life that you were created to live, no longer bound to sin and the brokenness that it brought upon us. Jesus is the hope that we are now to live the life given to us in the garden, Heaven on earth, that he is with us and his restoration is here, it came, all things new. Believe that as a truth, no matter the season, speak that to yourself every day, read the Word of God, and allow yourself to feel. There's this song called "Trackless Sea" by Kings Kaleidoscope, you can look it up, the entire song is beautiful, but there's a particular line that says "I'm tired of doubt and feeling incomplete, still, this hope I hold is my reality". No matter what we feel or what season we are in, the hope of Jesus is our reality, God's love and THE truth is our reality, the truth of the Gospel doesn't stop being true even if we feel anger, confusion, or even hopelessness, all those things don't affect the reality and truth of the Gospel, the certainty and consciousness of that truth AND a feeling of uncertainty in our current life can both coexist, because all of those things: fear, doubt, confusion, are things that we - feel - , and the Gospel is all just things that - are -; don't be afraid to feel, remain faithful to him and trust that he remains faithful to you. Say to God "Fearless I walk the trackless sea, for all my life is found in Thee" even if you don't feel him, he listens, and it helps you stay in truth and see things the way they truly are, walk in truth, declare it, and just let yourself live, whatever that looks like at the moment.
Hey! I mean, sometimes I too just don't know, but I know that he knows, and that the Gospel is true, and that his image is becoming true in me and that Heaven on earth is building in my life, so I rest, while I feel bad or good, or sure or uncertain, and just let myself be human (feel angry, lost, fearful, happy, hopeful, uncertain) and let God be God (faithful, loving, caring, intentional), and in the end, it all plays out well, I'm able to look back and see his glory. There's only a happy ending for us because of Jesus.
Philippians 1:6 New International Version (NIV)
6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
First and foremost, God will show up if you remain faithful to him. Continue your devotions even if they seem pointless. Both anxiety and depression can be vicious cycles which I have not been immune to. The best way to break these cycles of pain is to learn of the identity and approval and worth that we possess. We are children of God in whom he delights. He loved us before we were born and there is nothing that we can do to change that in any way. The world tells us that we need to earn our worth and find our identity in a million different things that will never satisfy and only serve to make us anxious. It is not so with God. We are His children whom he has always loved and will always love. Because he first loved us we love others. He desires only that we walk humbly. I would also just add that stepping back and focusing less on the self and more on the person of Jesus first and then others and what they might be lacking makes it much harder to be anxious and worry.
Beautiful! Thanks Jeff. So um, I just led my college's transition class/rite of passage/pre-orientation program, which is a spiritual formation "class" which includes time at a camp in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Every student has a "solo" time which is spent in the middle of the woods somewhere for at least 4 hours (one group does 24). Complete silence. Complete time with God. It's meant to lead into self-care and taking a Sabbath. I love it. Having longer periods of silence every once in a while enhances the short moments and helps us to appreciate silence.
This topic is everything.🙌 You did a beautiful job delivering this message. Resting is something I struggle with but like you, starting with my breathing really helps me chill and embrace resting in the presence of God.
Resting really helps me too!
Love this. I definitely connect with God the most in the silence when I'm alone sitting in His presence in nature...the beach, on a hike, etc.
Literally just read Psalm 1 before I started this video. I love expedient confirmation on my positioning. Thank you, Lord!
One of the most real things I've heard that no one else talks about. I hate the silence. I avoid it. The silence is when all my feelings of pain and loneliness rise up/sink in. I've always loved the song quote from Pink, "the quiet scares me cus it explains the truth".
Thank you for this message!
I love silence, but if you're suffering from existential anxiety religion can make it worse not better. One thing we know about God is that he is very very big
This random message is so timely for me right now! I appreciate silence but have not been using it effectively. This makes me want to have a more meaningful time and experience with silence so that I can hear what He says about me.
I agree with you strongly!! Everyone needs silence, even if it's only once a day out of the week, for a few minutes. It's a form of meditation that I practice everyday, even if it is only for a few minutes. Once you are comfortable with it, it is easier to hear your own thoughts, as well as His word.
I struggle with silence. I’ve been perusing silence for a few months now and I have never been more clear than I am now on who I am and who I want to be and what I believe God has for me to accomplish here in this life. It’s been the beginning of a completely new and full life for me. I have a lot of new questions I need the answer too as well. Enjoying the lesson and journey of discovery one step at a time.
This message was so so important... I love that you talk about these areas which can be uncomfortable for some.. but yes, silence is needed for us to be able to see what is really on our hearts, not always killing these voices with the radio, or TV or Internet or always being surrounded by people... is is vital for our well-being and for our relationship with the Lord!:-)
Denisa Vintrová
Amen🙌🏼
Love, love, love this message! I teach college students and this topic of noise and DISTRACTION has been coming up again and again lately, so thank you for putting this message in such succinct words of wisdom. We are using your book, Jesus>Religion, for our small group this semester, while also learning to use verse mapping to study His Word. I think I will challenge the group to try sitting in silence this week as they map a verse of their choosing. Thank you for sharing your heart and His message!
I do personally have my right amount of silence in my life but sometimes I feel like I'm thinking and overthinking too much. So much that I can't get out of my own head... That's the moment when I pray to Jesus to help me understand what's really going on on my mind. I know that it is wrong because I come to him only when I need him the most (most of the time) and sometimes I also forget about the GOOD blessings on my way. But that's what I do. I'm working on improving myself. I'm comfortable with the idea that If God made me aware of a problem and I've acknowledged that, I will get through this phase of my life.
Amen
Beatrice Younga
I’m really happy that you’re working through it and being very self aware...that’s an AWESOME first step.
Dear God, I lift up Beatrice to you. I pray for clarity within her thoughts. That she may know what the root is of each thought she has and why she is thinking it. Whether it’s a lie from the enemy, a true from you or just a thought from herself...guide her in understanding her own mind. I pray that she may also turn to you in this time and search for answers in your Word. Scripture is our foundation and our treasure, and I pray she learns that in her heart! Jesus, overall just reveal yourself to her in a ways she’s never seen before. Show her how much you love her and how you’re so incredibly proud of her. We love you💛Amen
There could be a lot of noise around me but I would sometimes drown it out. I can have internal silence but I could never have *actual* silence. Actual silence rarely even happened when I was young. When I went to the bathroom when I was younger, there would be no noise and it would make me so uncomfortable. After I flushed the toilet there would be noise from the toilet and it would give me time to get to the sink. Once the sink made sound, I felt relieved and safe. Now I read a lot and I can't stand more than mere minutes of silence. I have to play music in the background. I can still focus on reading and the noise is still there, but in my mind, there are only the words. In school when we had test, I would always hear pencils and a clock ticking. There would always be someone coughing and sneezing. Honestly, I've always found my own peace in my mind and that's all I need.
Powerful!!! Awesome!!!
Hey Jeff when are you going to do some Spoken Words like the old days?? miss those
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There is this saying that my great Uncle always tells me, that holiness is the habitual awareness of God. I believe a part of silence is simply the willingness to be still and recognize that God is near and working. Whether that be in the quiet of the day or inside of the craziness of life, it is always important to be still and recognize His presence. Either by talking to him or listening.
Thank you for the video and the encouragement. I’ve been struggling with hearing God’s voice in the quiet times but I will definitely continue to seek him in silence . 😌
I was just struggling with this today being alone in my dorm room in college feeling so consumed with anxiety. I had to confront these feelings and talk to God about all my fears and find his peace through it. Silence can be very scary for me because it can equate to lonliness for me even if I just spent time with someone. Im asking God to bless those momemts of silence I get and to cherish them as time to pray and reflect and grow closer with him.
This is so crazy! we just talked about the idea of silence and why it is so important in one of my classes just the other day. For sure sending this to my Professor!
I am Gali, in the year 1980 I lost all my hopes, I became a thief and club dancer. At that time I heard about Christ, the Lord spoke with me though the Scripture.
JOHN 14:6 “I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE NO MAN COMETH UNTO THE FATHER BUT BY ME.”
I surrendered my life to Lord Jesus and confessed that He is the only Lord and died for my sins to deliver me from all my sins (Karma). When I totally surrendered my life to the Lord He has delivered me from evil spirits, which suffered me about 6 years. I became a new person in Christ. I love Bible so much and started memorizing the scriptures.
By the grace of God I have memorized Five Thousand (5,000) Verses from the Holy Bible. Every week I also remember all the verses. Morning time I remember about 1500 verses for praise, worship and prayer. (Including 100 Psalms). This practice helps me to grow strong in the Lord and also to help others for the glory of the Lord. John 14:6 is my favorite verse; I preach this word to many unsaved people that they may find the peace in Jesus Christ because He is the Lord of all.
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Yeees I love silence! I look forward to coming home after work, or even just from going out, and just being with Jesus in my room.
To talk to him, let him know my worries (even though he already knows) and just cry to him.
Silence is so sweet because you can just get away from the hustle and bustle and just find peace with God in your heart and mind❤. Thank you Jeff for this video!
Thank you Jeff. Encouraged by this challenge.
Go against the culture of noise!
Jehan Joy Gesta
Yes!!
Always an incredible message.
Yes I love my solitude and silence, so much peace
Only place I know of to get real silence is at the library, or a walk early in the morning at a park on the weekend. So hard to find silent places.
Movie matics
I agree! In the 21st century it’s hard😅
@@forthejoyfit I know right.
SOOOO IMPORTANT to put this into practice. I’m going to incorporate it into my young adults small groups!
Great message! I try to get my quiet time right after bible time.
Kevin B
That’s awesome🙌🏼
Great message. Thanks for sharing!
Jefferson Bethke being silent for 5 minutes??🤣
Me: *goes onto TH-cam b/c I wanted to listen to something*
Me: *watches this video*
Me:
Me: "...oh..."
Yo I feel it. Every minute of every sound of my day is filled with noise. Phone calls, customers kids, I've got three, lol it's insane. Silence is a very hard thing to get on my life but it's one true time that I get to spend talking to the Lord. I just walk and talk until I can't think of anything else and usually God helps me see the answers
I sometimes go into the Cathedrals in our city, find them really peaceful & easy to be quiet in. I'm quite a talkative person so go on my own, walk around slowly, talk to God. I find silence is a good state to be in to focus on Him!
I'd recommend you guys reading this to try the app Headspace. It's “guided silence“, its really good. Love this message, love the videos. I gotta start watching this man again, I remember watching him five or six years ago, before Alyssa and the family, and watching him grow in to such a beautiful, wise soul and role model is a huge inspiration. His life is such an inspiration to me, I hope God will continue to bless him and his beautiful family. Their content is amazing
Great video Jeff, thanks for sharing and I totally agree with this , God bless you brother .
That is all so true!
You’re the man! It’s channels like yours that inspired my wife and I to create a channel. Keep the awesome content coming! 👊🏻
Yes correct if you want to overcome fear. Face it.. Don't run from it
Amen!! Amazing and very much needed.
It's also great to just stop and think about life sometimes. Weather in silence or while listening to music.
Are you kidding? I love silence!!!!!! When the chance finally comes I'm like...
"Breathe. Just breathe. Now... reach out." - Luke Skywalker (Star Wars: Episode VIII, The Last Jedi)
I'm trying to reach out with my feelings and listen to God for any answers that i may need in the hour, day, week, month, even year. I think of me holding my everything (feelings, fears, failures, faith, reputation, success, comfort) and laying it at the foot of the Cross before I enter Heaven. Then and only then will I do so want to hear Jesus say "Welcome Home, My Child. Well done." :')
I love Silence. Sometimes I observe silence when I am driving. Most times when i get home I sit on the couch and just be quiet, including silencing my phone.
Adele Henderson
That’s awesome🙌🏼
Boom! Thanks for sharing words of wisdom👏🏼
I wish i have that fluency of speaking you have man. Most of the times, when i want to say something, the words doesn't come out.
So true Jeff! great message.
Definitely a great message to spend time listening to God. Thanks for sharing this!
I love silence. In a group interview for a very competitive internship, it was like phase 1 of the whole selection process, they asked: "what is one thing that makes you uncomfortable?" I was the first one on the list, I said: "noise", I started to realize I made a very naive mistake by saying the first thing that always comes to my head when I think about something making me uncomfortable, when everyone started responding and their answers were stuff like "injustice" "abuse of power"... it was an internship on public policy 😂. Upss . Maybe that wasn't the answer they were looking for but I do dislike noise and love silence and solitude. #introvertlife
Thanks for sharing, much needed!
Yes! So many people feel uncomfortable in silence, including me at times. I think I often talk to Jesus and pray "at Him" but forget to listen in return. He is always there meeting me in the silence so I'm trying to take more time to set aside distractions.
Loving these videos Jeff!
God bless you and your family! 😊
i'm not really religious but I love yr message ♡
Very relevant video. Blessings
Good stuff man
I do silence a lot, and sometimes that can cause me to feel sad because I feel like so few people do and then I should be doing something...
I don't mind =being silence that meditation time I like to have interesting
conversations but I find myself tuning out of the cell phone maze and getting back to basics
It's funny how this popped up 🤔 I was just thinking I need some quiet time with God lol. Silence can definitely be a blessing!
I usually try to sit for an extra 10mins after my devotional in silence to hear God. Is it wrong if I put a time limit?
My devo is in the morning so eventually I gotta go do other stuff lol 😶
Hi Jeff, I'm really having this silence time with god.. but I'm not feeling so good with this, it's kind of a silence of God to me. The says about winter times and some people said that I'm passing through this, but I don't know how to persevere, I don't know what I have to do for him talk to me again.
Could you help me?
wow this is so good
Really good video!! So blessed!♥♥
Ok Jefferson here's a question for you then. What do you do when if in your silence you hear 'Name' (think of a name), and you know for a fact it is something to do with making a cup of tea/ being downstairs to be downstairs, and twiddle your thumbs after an awkward what do you want to do jungle book conversation, and if you go up stairs to be silent you get called again? This is one reason I gave up.
Just be straight up. Let everyone know that you're going to have some quiet time with Jesus. If they don't respect that then try going somewhere like a local coffee shop, library or park for your quiet time. The only thing that can stand in the way of us spending time with Jesus is us! He loves us and wants nothing more than our devotion. God be with you bro I've got you in prayer.
Silence is necessary to maintain our relationship with God. After fellowship with others, we should always allow for quiet time to sit with the Lord to fill our cup back up because we can pour out so much that we become empty.
Meditation has been a game changer for me since 2016.
10 minutes? 30 seconds drives me nuts! Haha challenge accepted
I LOVE silence!
Too tired to comment thoroughly. I really liked the video!
Love it! We do need silence!
I love me some silence!
Great video! This is the first video I watched on your channel! I subscribed! 10 minutes of silence is a long time but I'll try anyway! It's funny there's 24 hours in a day and I think 10 minutes of silence seems hard!
Perfectly worded, love this Christian meditation. :)
on a real i don't mind silence it doesn't have to be awkward plus there's nothing better than sorting through all the negative and finding the positive.
I love this💕
Needed this
This is so true
When i sit home alone with silence, it feels like my head is being compressed so i make random noises or turn on the A/C.
i love silence.
Love this
Awesome!
I really hate silence I feel like someone is going to be in my house and is going to kill me
I hate being alone I get scared of someone being in my house
i never been afraid of silence, i love silence. And i hate people who can't stand silence.
This is good stuff 🙌🏾
You connect to God in silence
Actually silence is god
Awesome video
I hate awkward silence it makes me anxious I feel like people are reading my thoughts it feels weird
Bro I'm trying to get away from silence I've been in science Ben all my life that's all I do yes I love it but sometimes I just don't care for it only when I go hunting is when I really loved it out in the woods it's difference and because of science I've been able to develop my gift prophet and I've been told by other prophet I know God's voice very well to the point where is scary when I give somebody a prophecy I'm On Target word for word you don't know how many times I've had that come back to me and they tell me that every single word I spoke as, come to pass to the T
Often God tells me be still .
That sounds awfully like meditation.
I want to hear Jesus
Thanks for posting this video
First like, yay! God bless you everyone!
Please pray for my salvation. thank you
Can u teach on how silence can help us to hear God's voice
Do more spoken word
Can u teach on how silence can be hearing the voice of God
Some ppl talk just to be talking no depth whatsoever in their conversations.
Im so early !!
I wasn’t expecting some Jesus stuff. Not hating but.... okay