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Ever found yourself rambling in prayer, filling the silence with words just to feel like you’re doing something? We’ve all been there—rushing into God’s presence, speaking more than listening. But Solomon gives us a warning: Slow down. Be still. Listen first.

Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day.

Our text today is Ecclesiastes 5:1-2.

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few. — Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

We’ve all been in conversations where we’re just waiting for our turn to speak—nodding, throwing in a few “uh-huhs,” but not really listening. Maybe it’s the small talk at work, the mindless “How are you?” at church, or the quick “I’ll pray for you” that never actually turns into prayer. We’ve trained ourselves to engage without depth, to fill the silence with words that mean little. And sometimes, we carry that habit into our worship.

Today, we’re reminded that worship isn’t just about showing up—it’s about showing up right. The “sacrifice of fools” is when we bring words without weight, prayers without pause, or actions without awareness. We talk without thinking. We move without meaning.

But God doesn’t need our rambling. He’s not impressed by how much we say, but by how much we surrender. True worship starts with listening—recognizing the vast difference between who God is and who we are. That realization should humble us. It should quiet us.

In a world that shouts, God whispers. While everyone scrambles to be heard, He calls us to be still. Maybe the most powerful move in your faith today isn’t speaking—but stopping. Not more words, but more wonder. Not filling the silence, but feeling His presence. Let go. Lean in. Listen.

#StillnessBeforeGod, #ListenFirst, #Ecclesiastes5

ASK THIS:

1. When was the last time you sat in silence before God?
2. How often do you find yourself speaking more than listening in prayer?
3. What does it mean to approach worship with reverence and awareness?
4. How can you create space in your day to be still and listen to God?

DO THIS:

Pause before you pray today—sit in silence, acknowledge God’s presence, and listen before speaking.

PRAY THIS:

Father, quiet my heart before You. Teach me to listen more than I speak, to seek Your presence more than I seek answers. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

My Worship.