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In stillness, we hear God’s voice
Originally published in The Christian Science Monitor’s Christian Science Perspective column February 28, 2025.
In a world that often equates busyness with productivity and purpose, quiet moments can seem insignificant, even uncomfortable. Yet these pauses—moments of stillness—are profound opportunities to connect with God, grow spiritually, and progress.
I learned this lesson while tending to my small vegetable garden. Gardening requires patience, attentiveness, and a willingness to embrace stillness. One day, as I knelt by the soil, pulling out weeds and inspecting the growing plants, I noticed how quiet everything felt. The wind rustled gently through the leaves, and the only other sound was the soft buzz of bees moving from flower to flower.
At first, I felt restless. Shouldn’t I be doing something more productive? But as I allowed myself to settle into the moment, I began to feel a deep sense of peace and gratitude. It was as though the stillness within mirrored the stillness around me, creating space for me to listen more clearly to God.
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