In a world of chronic noise and endless distractions, how do we actually create space to hear from God?

Welcome back to our "Holy Habits" devotional series! This week, we're diving into the twin practices of silence and solitude. In this video, Pastor Mike shares powerful insights from his own recent retreat and from Scripture about why being still is essential for spiritual growth.

In this devotion, we explore:

• The famous exchange between John Ortberg and Dallas Willard: When asked what we must do to grow, Willard's response was simply, "Ruthlessly eliminate hurry." His follow-up? "There is nothing else."
• Why silence isn't just the absence of noise, but a tactic for positioning ourselves to face God, face ourselves, and let the "RPMs of our soul" settle.
• The example of Jesus, who regularly withdrew from the crowds to be with the Father—if the Son of God needed this, how much more do we?
• A powerful metaphor from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, where Eustace tries to remove his own dragon scales and fails, until Aslan does it for him. This is the heart of spiritual disciplines: we position ourselves so that God can do the work that only He can do.

If you've ever felt too busy, too distracted, or too exhausted to connect with God, this devotion offers a simple, practical invitation to start—perhaps by going to bed a little earlier so you can spend just five minutes in silence tomorrow morning.

Join us as we learn to slow down and listen.

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