The next time you find yourself alone in a dark alley facing the
undeniables of life, don't cover them with a blanket, or ignore
them with a nervous grin. Don't turn up the TV and pretend they
aren't there. Instead, stand still, whisper his name, and
listen. He is nearer than you think.
-- Max Lucado
I had this conversation with a single friend over dinner where she mentioned going out at night to investigate a loud noise. This is against my policy. I don't do that. I stay very quiet inside, with my ears peeled for the slightest noise, and pretend I am not there. The ostrich defense...I stick my head in the sand until it goes away. This has worked effectively for me for years.
I like this quote my Max Lucado because the truth is that this approach doesn't really work. Most of the real concerns of life just don't disappear. Tv helps cover them up and I can pretend all day long that I don't see them, but that's not what God's called me to do. How often do I just stand still, whisper his name, and listen? Not often enough.
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