(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
At times it can be helpful to speak openly and thoroughly to
God about what we experience in life.
You may feel compelled to talk and talk and talk. And God will listen. But there are other times when words seem
quite insufficient. In fact, there are
times when words appear to be counterproductive. In those moments the greatest blessings come
through silence. We must realize that
silence is a language. In fact,
communication with God, in moments of silence, has potential to be far deeper
than words can bring us. Do not be
afraid of silent communication with God.
Do not feel as though you must speak or even hear what He has to
say. Simply being silent, in His
presence, knowing that He is there may be exactly what your soul is in need of
in those moments (See Diary #1200).
When you pray, do you feel as though you must speak
continuously to our Lord? Do you feel as
though you must talk continuously, saying this prayer or that one? Or are you content simply being in His
presence in the silence? Ponder today
your experience of being silent in the presence of God. Try to discern the unique and profound
language God speaks this way. Try to
commit yourself to these prolonged moments of silent communication with God and
then look at the fruit they bear in your soul.
If you discover that you are more at peace, gain a new level of clarity
in life, or have grown in a certain confidence, then you can be assured that
these good fruits in your life have come to you from God through the Mercy of
His Heart, communicated to you in silence.
Lord, I desire to seek You
and know You. Help me to hear You speak
through the silence. Help me to
understand this deep language of love and to allow You to transform me through
this form of prayer. I love You, dear
Lord, and I desire to rest in Your Heart.
Jesus, I trust in You.
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