Embracing the Quiet: Finding God’s Voice in the Stillness

There was a season in my life where silence felt foreign, like something to be avoided, not embraced. I filled my time with podcasts, endless scrolling, and to-do lists that never ended. But tucked inside all the noise was a subtle ache… a longing for rest, for healing, and most deeply, for God. This article is raw from the heart. If you are longing to hear His voice, grab a cup of your favourite beverage and come back on this sacred journey of finding God’s voice in the stillness.

What I didn’t know then was that stillness isn’t empty, it’s sacred. It’s the space where God whispers, where my soul exhales, and where my heart finds its true rhythm again.

In a world buzzing with notifications, deadlines, and noise, stillness often feels like a luxury we can’t afford. But the soul was never meant to thrive in chaos. It longs for something slower, something quieter, and something sacred. In the quiet, we discover what we often miss in the hustle: the gentle whisper of God’s voice.

The Invitation to Be Still

The concept of “God’s voice in the stillness” emphasises that God often communicates through subtle, quiet, and gentle means, particularly when one is in a state of stillness or silence.

As women, we often carry so much. We nurture, serve, lead, and pour out, sometimes until there’s nothing left. Yet the invitation from God isn’t to hustle harder. It’s to rest. “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10, NIV) This is one of the most quoted verses in Scripture, yet perhaps one of the least practised.

That verse became my anchor. Not because I mastered stillness, but because I desperately needed it. In a moment of burnout and spiritual fatigue, I began carving out small pockets of quiet, just ten minutes in the morning. I didn’t have a fancy prayer routine. I had a blanket, a journal, and trembling faith that God would meet me there.

And He did!

Stillness isn’t just about physical silence; it’s about spiritual posture. It’s the letting go of frantic striving to simply be with Him. Stillness allows space for surrender and receptivity. It is in the quiet that the distractions fade and the heart softens to receive His presence and hear Him. God’s voice in stillness is truly audible!

Why We Struggle with Silence

Stillness can feel uncomfortable. It reveals the parts of us we’ve neglected; the disappointments, insecurities, or grief we’ve buried under productivity. But friend, healing doesn’t happen in a hurry. It begins with presence. When we sit with God, unhurried and unfiltered, He doesn’t rush us. He restores us.

“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.” (Isaiah 30:15, NIV)

I read that verse on a morning when I felt utterly undone, and it felt like God was handing me permission to stop striving. To rest. To trust.

In the Scripture, we see stillness modelled by Jesus Himself. He withdrew to quiet places to pray, to think, to rest. In 1 Kings 19, the prophet Elijah didn’t encounter God in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire, but in a still small voice. God could have shouted, but He chose to whisper. And whispers require us to slow down and draw near. That story is a reminder that God’s voice often comes not in spectacle, but in sacred silence.

What Would it Take for you to Be Still?

I also remember a season in my life when everything felt overwhelming. I was busy serving, nurturing, writing, and working, yet I felt spiritually empty. It wasn’t until I paused everything, sat on my living room floor, and simply breathed that I realised I had been running ahead of God. There was no dramatic revelation in that moment. Just peace. Just presence. And that was enough to reset my soul.

Stillness doesn’t come easy in today’s world. Our phones rarely leave our hands. Our minds are constantly processing, often overwhelmed with information and pressure. Even when we do sit down, silence can feel uncomfortable, as if we’re missing out or not doing enough. But maybe that discomfort is the very ground where transformation begins. In silence, we face what’s real. In stillness, we hear what matters.

When we resist stillness, we risk drowning out the very voice that brings clarity and comfort. But when we embrace it, we open ourselves to divine insight, peace, and direction. God is not in a hurry. He isn’t measuring us by how much we accomplish,

Gentle Ways to Invite Stillness into Your Day – Finding God’s Voice in the Stillness

If you’re longing to reconnect with God’s voice, one thing I can assure you is that you can find God’s voice in stillness. Here are five personal practices that have transformed my mornings and might bless you. They are simple but powerful ways to create space for stillness in your everyday life:

1. Morning Stillness with Tea & Truth

Start simple. Brew your favourite herbal tea and sit by the window. Whisper, “Good morning, Lord,” and listen. You don’t need grand prayers, just an open heart. Some days I read Psalm 23 slowly: “He leads me beside quiet waters. He refreshes my soul.” (Psalm 23:2–3, NIV) Those words feel like a balm.
Some mornings, you can just sit in His presence. Close your eyes, breathe, and whisper, “Here I am, Lord.” Even just a few minutes can reorient your heart and mind.

2. Emotion-Focused Journaling

I stopped journaling to document events and started recording emotions, prayers, and promptings. I write things like: “God, what do You want me to know today?” Some days it’s a verse. Other days, it’s a quiet assurance: “You are not alone.”

Keep your journal with you, write down what’s on your heart, and then write what you sense God speaking back. You might be surprised by the peace that follows and the insights you receive.

3. The Courage to Turn Off the Sound

Worship music is beautiful. But sometimes God invites us to silence, to listen, not sing. When I obey that nudge, I sense His presence more vividly. In the quiet, my heart hears Him say, “I’m here. Even now.”

Let silence accompany your drive, your shower, or your morning coffee. Let the quiet become a companion rather than a void to fill.

4. Scripture Meditation

Rather than reading for completion or just memorising verses, I read to connect. One verse. One whisper. “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27, NLT) I read that and pause. Am I listening, Lord? Help me tune my ear to Your voice today.

In the book of Joshua 1:8, we are instructed to constantly engage with God’s word, meditating on it day and night, and diligently following its instructions.

5. Creating a Feminine Sanctuary

I claimed a small corner in my room, soft lighting, an LED candle, and a basket of devotionals. It’s not fancy, but it feels sacred. It tells my soul: this space is holy. Come as you are.

Set aside a physical space, even a small corner, where you go to be still with God. Let it be a sacred reminder to pause and breathe.

Real Talk from the Quiet Place

In the quiet, I’ve wept, repented, healed, and come face-to-face with God’s tenderness, not as a concept, but as a presence. I’ve realised that His voice often comes like a breeze, not a storm. Like a gentle nudge, not a booming command.

Stillness has taught me to stop chasing answers and start practising presence.

Stillness isn’t passive; it’s deeply active. It requires intention and trust. It invites us to stop performing and start abiding. To listen instead of always speaking. To make space for God’s whisper instead of demanding a shout. Stillness trains our hearts to respond, not react.

The reward of stillness is intimacy. Clarity. A deep-rooted peace that doesn’t waver with circumstance. When we pause, we remember who He is and who we are in Him. We stop striving for approval and start receiving His presence.

And when anxiety tries to shout louder than truth, remember this promise: “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves… He will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17, NIV) He sings over you, dear friend. Not just when you’re strong, but even in your weariness.

From My Heart to Yours 💖 – Finding God’s Voice in the Stillness

Friend, if life feels noisy and your soul feels scattered, maybe what you need isn’t to do more, maybe it’s to be still. Let the quiet become your sanctuary. Allow it soften your heart and still your fears. And let it remind you that even in the silence, God is speaking, and you too can hear God’s voice in stillness. Stop running, stop running other people’s race, just be still in His precense.

When you feel stretched thin, spiritually depleted, or just craving space to breathe, I want to gently encourage you to embrace the quiet. Turn off the noise for a moment. Light a candle. Sit with God.

You don’t need perfect words or an hour-long devotional to meet with Him. Sometimes all you need is a quiet corner, a surrendered heart, and a moment to breathe. That’s where He meets us. In the hush, in the stillness, and in the sacred quiet.

You might not hear an audible voice. But maybe, just maybe, you’ll feel peace settle deep inside. That quiet kind of peace that whispers, “You are loved. You are held. You are heard.”

Be still, and you’ll find Him again, right where He’s always been, waiting for you in love and peace.

Stillness isn’t the absence of movement. It’s the presence of God.

A Short Prayer for Stillness

For Every Heart Seeking Peace and longing to hear God’s voice in stillness

Gracious God,

Thank you for the gift of life, and your loving kindness.
In this moment of quiet, draw near to each heart that reads these words. Let Your gentle presence fill the spaces where fear and weariness have crept in. Calm our restless thoughts, soften our anxious hearts, and help us to find refuge in Your love.

Remind us that we are held, heard, and cherished by You. May Your peace settle deep within, bringing comfort and hope.

Teach us to be still and to trust that You are always with us, shielding us, guiding us, and loving us through every season.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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