Be still, and know that I am God.

"Be assured that as your soul becomes more accustomed to withdrawing to inward things, this process will become much easier.

"There are two reasons that you will find it easier each time to bring your mind under subjection to the Lord. One is the mind, after much practice, will form a new habit of turning deep within. The second is that you have a gracious Lord.

"The Lord's chief desire is to reveal Himself to you and, in order for Him to do that, He gives you abundant grace. The Lord gives you the experience of enjoying His presence. He touches you, and His touch is so delightful that, more than ever, you are drawn inwardly to Him." ...Madame Guyan

God's silence is more than man's speech. God's negative is better than the world's affirmative. Have thy prayers been followed by a calm stillness? Well! Is not that God's voice - a voice that will suffice thee in the meantime till the full disclosure comes? Has He moved not from His place to help thee? Well, but His stillness makes thee still, and He has something better than help to give thee. ...George Matheson photo