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Psalm 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. (NIV)
Psalm 46:10 – Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything. (MSG)
When I was little, a favourite game of my older brother and sisters for me to play was "Who can be the quietest?" The quietest would receive some kind of prize — a piece of bubble gum, or a special treat at the ice cream store, or something else.
For some reason or another, I didn't always win. Silence is golden, true enough, but in my case, noise is a necessity.
As a teenager and a young adult, however, I earned money by babysitting, and one of my favourite games with the kids was the Quiet Game — anything to get peace for five minutes, ten minutes, whatever they could give me.
God requires that we play the Quiet Game from time to time so that we can receive His words, His instructions, and perhaps, His blessings.
Are we ready to play the Quiet Game?
Prayer: Dear God, it is not always easy to be silent in the world where noise seems to be a necessity for survival. Thank You for the opportunities play the Quiet Game. Amen.
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Becky Holland <rlhga@icloud.com>
Empire, Georgia, USA
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Greetings Becky. It was very enjoyable to reread one of your devotionals today. It really is very good and important for us to take a quiet time and reflect on all the loving care we receive from our Saviour. He is ever deserving of our faith, trust, and gratitude. Blessings for your special writings.
Hello
I love this message.
The first part of the first scripture you used, I used on my husband’s headstone and as a kid I won fifty cents for being the quiet one the longest out of 4 kids. As an adult I played the quiet game a couple of times! The memories!!! Wow. But so true the reward we get for quiet time with God is priceless.
Thanks for a good message and memories.
God bless.