Wait in Silence
Psalm 62:5-6
Was it challenging to sit still and be quiet as a child? Perhaps you were told, “Be quiet,” at school, a show, concert, or at church. Then you were sternly reminded, “No talking!” Maybe a firm hand squeezed your knee or shoulder to emphasize the need for silence.
I must admit I’m not great at sitting still or waiting quietly. I prefer to keep my hands and feet moving or to stay busy with a particular assignment. However, the Lord desires us to take time to quiet our hearts and minds before Him.
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
- Psalm 62:5-6 (ESV)
For God Alone, O My Soul
Where do we turn when our souls are reeling with anxiety, worry, discouragement, or fear? We are tempted to seek other ways to comfort or soothe ourselves—food, work harder, or alcohol. This verse reminds us to look to the Lord. Alone.
Wait in Silence
Yes, look to the Lord and wait. How difficult can it be to sit in silence? Set a timer for 5 minutes, sit in a chair and be quiet. Open your Bible to Psalm 62 and read the first eight verses. Do not speak out loud. Be still and wait.
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.
- Psalm 37:7
My Hope is From Him
Without the Lord, we would be devoid of hope. There will be days when our hope feels weak and diminished. Turn to the Word of God and speak His Truth and promises out loud.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His Word, I hope.
- Psalm 130:5
My Rock, My Salvation, My Fortress
Many days, I pray these metaphors of God back to Him. We can cling to His promises that He is our firm and steady rock. Our salvation comes from God alone. We can run into His mighty fortress and find security. We can trust Him to provide all that we need today.
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
- Psalm 18:2
I Shall Not Be Shaken
David waited before the Lord, trusting in His complete sufficiency. He embraced these words, and his faith was strengthened. Our faith and hope in the Lord provide the answers to our anxiety and despair. Wait in silence and rest in Him.
I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
- Psalm 16:8
Head to Heart
Today’s Bible verses focus on waiting quietly for the Lord to act or move in our current situation. This message encourages us to slow down and reflect on the truths found in God’s Word. Take time to read each Bible verse again.
Last week, I shared with you the practice of Breath Prayers. Breath prayers are short prayers recited in sync with your inhaling and exhaling. They allow us to meditate on God’s Word and pray anywhere, at any time, while connecting with God.
Below are three examples to use during your quiet time with the Lord.
Inhale breath: For God alone, wait in silence
Exhale breath: My hope is from Him
Inhale breath: He is my rock and fortress
Exhale breath: I will not be shaken
Inhale breath: Be still before the Lord
Exhale breath: Wait patiently for Him
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