At the mountain of God, Horeb,Elijah came to a cave where he took shelter. Then the LORD said to him,“Go outside and stand on the mountain before the LORD;the LORD will be passing by.” A strong and heavy wind was rending the mountainsand crushing rocks before the LORD—but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake—but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake there was fire—but the LORD was not in the fire. After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. When he heard this,Elijah hid his face in his cloakand went and stood at the entrance of the cave.
This was the first reading today at mass. As it was being read, I had my own thoughts. I was thinking how God isn't in the bad things, but in those quiet moments after such things happen.
Then, during the homily, the priest spoke how God comes to us in the quiet moments. Many people are looking for big, grand gestures from God. He also spoke about God revealing His plans to people. Some people get those big, grand moments. Some people finally take the time to hear the little voice.
That is what I had. I had the little voice, a whisper. It took many forms and I never wanted to listen. You can read more in my first blog post.
I challenge you all to take time every day for quiet. It is in these moments that we truly hear God!
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