There is something restorative about a moment of quiet. Many of us feel uncomfortable with silences – we try to fill them, we feel their unproductive, perhaps even a waste of time.
But there is something incredibly beautiful that happens when we embrace the natural pauses that there are in a day.
A few quiet moments to sit on the sofa with a toddler and read a story after lunch. An early morning sleepy hug in bed. A cup of coffee and a book in a coffee shop. A quick walk to the local shops. A silence that falls when a friend shares her heart with you and you don’t know what to say.
We need moments of rest in our day, not just to catch our breath, but to breathe deeply and connect once again with our creator.
When you read the psalms, you will often see the word ‘selah’ or pause. Far from being awkward silences, these were moments to reflect on the words that had been said. They are moments to connect with the God who brings the words alive. They are moments to receive restoration in our busy lives.
Selah. Pause. Breathe deeply. Connect.
Psalm 46:10: Be still and know that I am God.
