Meeting God in the quiet...

There is something incredible about meeting with God out here. The world slows down. The noise finally fades. And honestly, it does feel spiritual to sit in the middle of creation with nothing standing between me and the presence of God. I am writing Sunday’s message from a deer blind today. The woods around me are quiet, but my heart is wide awake. Every tree and every breath seems to preach a sermon of its own.

There is a different kind of clarity that shows up when you step away from the rush. When you are not staring at schedules or screens. When the only thing to focus on is the God who made all of this and calls you His own. Out here I am reminded that God is not distant. He is not silent. He is right here speaking and leading and stirring things in my heart that I might have missed if I stayed busy.

And maybe that is what someone needs today. It is hard to hear God when life never gets quiet. We fill every minute with noise and then wonder why He feels far away. But the truth is, He is closer than your next breath. You just have to slow down long enough to sense Him.
So here is the challenge. Find your quiet place. It might not look like a deer blind in the woods, but find a space where your soul can breathe. Turn off the noise. Put everything else on hold. Let God have your attention. Tell Him you are listening. He still speaks. He still refreshes weary hearts. He still fills silence with peace and reminders of who He is.

Today this blind is my study. This field is my sanctuary. And this stillness is a gift from the God who loves us enough to meet us wherever we make room for Him. Slow down. Lift your eyes. Do not rush past the presence of the One who is right here waiting for you.