In a world filled with constant noise, distraction, and pressure to stay busy, learning to listen can feel unfamiliar and uncomfortable. In Elijah’s story on Mount Horeb, God does not meet him in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence—a gentle reminder that God often speaks most clearly in stillness. Like Elijah, our own fears and inner narratives can grow so loud that we struggle to recognize God’s voice, even when He is near. Prayers of contemplation invite us to slow down, quiet the noise, and rediscover the reality that God is always speaking, gently calling us to rest, attend, and listen.