“We may speak to our God
either with or without the use of the voice;
for the substance of prayer
consists in the lifting up of the soul to God, and
pouring out the sentiments of the heart before him;
…The use of the voice greatly aids us in
fixing our thoughts
and giving distinctness to the feelings of devotion…
when we seek to draw near to God,
though
he needs not any verbal utterances from us,
to understand
the desires and the affections of our hearts.”
– Matthew Henry, in Daily Communion with God, on the Plan recommended for Beginning, Spending, and Concluding each day with God.
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Oh, yes. Beautiful truth. Thank you for this.
That our voice is an aid for us, but that He hears us without a sound . . . mulling this over. Beautiful photos.
Lovely… pictures and words flowing together beautifully.
Our heart is often on its knees when no words are uttered. Such soft photos.
In my new spiritual practice to “be still” before the Lord just 5 minutes before rising in the morning, I never form audible words. “Being with” Him is all focusing thought toward Him. I cannot even open my eyes or move my body. I must be really still or my pup who sleeps at my feet will instantly be up and ready to go. If I spoke it would really be all over…so, I really get this.
Thanks, Sylvia,
Dawn
Hey, Dawn, I never thought of a pup as an aid to developing one’s spiritual practice, especially silent communion with God before rising, but now I can! What a good way to start the day!
Isn’t it sweet
that He hears
the very whispers of our hearts.
Swoon:)
thanks for the beautiful stir,
Jennifer
S. Etole,
Yes, when our heart’s “on its knees,” often words aren’t adequate! Thanks for this thoughtful comment.
Yes, Jennifer, that is a swoon!