Recently my wife Karen and I took a weekend trip to Glacier National Park. In our busy hurried life we decided it was time for a break. Time away, just the two of us. All the struggles, worries, hurry, tiredness were left at the door. Some solitude, some silence and some big beautiful mountains. All of a sudden the world took on a new look and so did God.

I hate to talk about the “good ol' days,” but bear with me for a moment. There was a time when television, computers, video games were not an option. We had family and friends who would come and visit. Playing was “kick the can.” Sometimes we would sit on our front porch and talk with neighbors. Getting away was jumping on a train and heading for Naples, Idaho to visit family. (Memories, precious memories thanks for a moment of indulgence). 
 

We had a taste of the discipline of silence. Sometimes there was nothing to say or no one to say anything to. I didn’t know much about God at that time, nor did I really care. Wish I would have. Psalms 46:10 says “Be still and know that I am God” (NIV). “Stand silent and know that I am God” (TLV). 
 

Silence, solitude is a tough discipline to develop in our “run up the ladder,” “drive hard,” “hurry up,” noisy culture. Yet we are commanded to stop, rest, relax, let go and focus on Him. It is hard to hear that “still small voice” in the clutter of the day.

I was writing this for others, but after laying out the challenge I guess it is time to get my own life “uncluttered” so I am not numb to His voice.