Day 4 – Like all good spiritual practices, silence changes us.  Through long periods of silence God is often able to shine light onto the dark corners of our soul that we work so hard to keep hidden.  We learn about ourselves and we learn about our God not just through books and sermons, but through the simple, consistent, practice of silence.

The Practice Explained: This week, take time each day to sit in silence for at least 5 minutes.  Sit in a chair with a firm back, feet on the floor, eyes closed and try to let go of all your thoughts.  Think of this as a time with God; a time of prayer where your job is only to listen.