A Prayer for Quieting the Noise
By: Kristine Brown So Eli told Samuel, "Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, 'Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.'" So Samuel went and lay down in his place. - 1 Samuel 3:9 NIV Sometimes life gets extra noisy. With all the news, emails, messages, and discussions, it's no wonder our minds feel overloaded. As a reforming overthinker, I've mastered certain techniques for quieting my thoughts. But when the world seems out of control, even my best efforts won't suffice. 
The priest Eli understood this. When the boy Samuel thought he heard Eli calling him, Eli knew Samuel had actually heard the voice of God. Samuel came running to his mentor, expecting an answer. Eli told Samuel what to do and instructed him to go lay down "in his place." Away from all distractions. We can still learn from Eli's advice today. When we struggle to quiet the chaos in our minds, God will call us back to our quiet place with Him. We can benefit from having a special place where we can tune out the world's noise and tune in to God's voice. Maybe yours is a prayer closet, a comfy chair, or on your knees next to a sleeping child's bed. Wherever you call your quiet place, God is calling you there today. The reality is, some seasons leave little room for going to that place. For finding solitude and listening for God's comforting words. We may be surrounded by little ones needing our constant attention or caring for aging family members. We may be working overtime at our essential jobs or burdened by struggles out of our hands. Yet it's in those times we need God the most. | 
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