Day 15 – Silence That Speaks
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12
“After the earthquake a fire passed; but Yahweh was not in the fire. After the fire, a still small voice.”
We often look for God in the grand and glorious—in the miracle, the breakthrough, the loud reassurance. But sometimes, God comes in the quiet. It’s easy to be distracted by the overwhelming and emotional turbulent events that our world seems to value.
After the chaos and exhaustion, after the fire and the storm, there is silence.
And in the silence, there is Presence.
Elijah found himself alone, afraid, and worn out. God didn’t scold him. It wasn’t until Elijah gave up searching for the Presence in the flashy and fantastic that God acted. He came close in quiet. If you find yourself in a season of silence, it doesn’t mean God is far away. It may mean He’s drawing nearer than ever.
When we accept that silence isn’t always an absence of meaning, we find that the quietness sets the stage for God’s astounding message.
Holy silence may not explain—but it will embrace.
Practice for Today
Spend ten minutes in silent listening. No requests. No explanations. Just an open heart in God’s gentle presence.
Journaling Prompt
What has silence meant in my grief? Has it felt painful, peaceful, or both?
Closing Blessing
Feel the sacred hush of God surrounding your silence.
Allow the immense quietness of the Spirit to hold your attention.
He is not gone.
He is whispering.
Be still, and let your soul hear again.
Pray as You Go
Inhale: I wait in silence…
Exhale: You are here with me.