Not so much as a whisper. It’s what I feel deep in the most hidden places of my soul tonight. That silence that falls before the shout, the quiet before the storm. I walked today like a woman on the edge of something about to happen, but I don’t have a vision for it yet. I’m being kept in the silence and the waiting and the whispering, waiting for the moment when God reveals what He’s prepared and says “shout!”
Today? Oh it was a hard day. One I made through on the hope of prayers lifted by friends around the country. Ones who sent messages to check in, not knowing exactly why, not knowing the battle that was being waged in my spirit. I write these words exhausted and wrung out, but grateful for a mind and heart at peace once again. With the whisper of a prayer Voxer, phone call, Facebook – the glory of social media for good, I’m still standing.
Silence > Whisper > Shout.
In this season of silence, I choose to listen for the next step. Silence > Whisper > Shout. God going before me, leading the way as He did for Joshua. And on the day when He says it’s time for a “thunderclap shout,” I’ll be ready. So I’m waiting. Listening.
Be still.
Know He is God.
Be still.
The Lord your God will fight for you.
Be still.
He is in the quiet whispers.
“Be still”…….this is a whisper I’ve heard before. 🙂 May he bless your obedience.
Hi Crystal, Stopping by from FMF. Thanks for this Scripture and view of “whisper.” I have been in places where I’m easily hearing from God and in places where there is much silence. I feel in the spot now where there is silence unless I am actively pursuing Him. With all my kids in school now, I am spending time with Him every day like I couldn’t before. My soul is soaking up all of the Living Water it can. I am on the edge of my seat in my heart, straining to hear. Hugs and many blessings to you!
What a beautiful reflection! Not even a whisper…watching for something. A season of anticipation as you quietly rest. That is an amazing picture of waiting.
“I walked today like a woman on the edge of something about to happen, but I don’t have a vision for it yet.” <— Being at this place is both exciting and terrifying isn't it. I am so sorry you had a rough day but I can tell you that He is using you to lead, guide and direct your community in ways you may not even see. I love your honest heart and words that have given me hope to also be real and honest. Thank you for all you do just being you.
Love you so, friend. Honored to stand in the gap for and with you, today and more.
Crystal, I pray that tomorrow is a better day, but mostly that His comfort and peace is real to you tonight. I loved your honest words here. Beautifully written from a beautiful heart. Thanks for sharing-
Oh yes, sometimes it’s so hard to be quiet when what I really want is to tell everyone what I’m thinking or feeling. But sometimes God calls us to be quiet, to be still, to allow Him to first work in us so that He can then work through us into the lives of others.
Praying for you in this season of stillness…
“I walked today like a woman on the edge of something about to happen, but I don’t have a vision for it yet.” Oooh, I know that feeling, Crystal! Whew, it’s exciting and maddening all at once. I love the verse you chose tonight, Genesis 6:10. I literally broke out into goosebumps when I read it.
So sorry to hear you had such a rough day, Crystal! I admire your patience and steadfastness in waiting on the clarity of God’s guidance .. Strength to you in the wait, sister!