Heidi Viars

Stories about the Imago Dei and other Holy Moments

Silence

“Lord, there was silence today.
The forest didn’t speak,
Only a lonely crow, calling into an icy morning for company.

Lord, ice-covered paths were before me.
The paths didn’t speak,
Only the sound of my slow, unsure steps.

Lord, snow-covered fields surrounded me.
The fields didn’t speak,
Only a gentle, quiet whisper from the sun on my face.

Lord, thank you for silence,
For assurance of your presence,
and for the Hope in our hearts.”

“For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel,
“In returning and rest you shall be saved;
in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. …”(ESV)
Isaiah 30:15

(Pictures and words, Heidi Viars, 2017)

Heidi Viars

February 8, 2017

Christian Poetry, Prayer, Revival

11 responses to “Silence”

Wendy L. Macdonald

February 18, 2017 at 10:43 am

Oh Heidi, this is so beautiful. I love silence too—so much so that I force myself out of bed to savor the silence in my writing room before the noise of traffic and family start up for the day.
Blessings ~ Wendy ❤

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Unshakable Hope

February 16, 2017 at 10:58 am

Beautiful photos and words, Heidi. When I was young and easily bored, I hated the silence. But the Holy Spirit meets us in the silence, His still small voice speaks in the quiet times. Since accepting Christ, I am never alone or bored in the silence.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 16, 2017 at 7:26 pm
  
  I also wasn’t much for silence before I met Jesus. It seems everything in my life was noisy and distracting. Yes, the Holy Spirit is such a comfort and assurance in times of silence … always “telling” our hearts He is with us. Thanks Bill for all you do in your silence. The Spirit is speaking clearly to so many through you 🙂
  
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Debbie

February 8, 2017 at 8:58 pm

Thank you so much for that special poem and that Isaiah verse. In quietness and trust . . .i had forgotten that silence doesn’t mean He isn’t there. God bless you Heidi.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 9, 2017 at 6:33 am
  
  Thank you for reading, Debbie. His presence is sure, even if we can’t feel or hear. “Hearing” Him with our Trust is a discipline well worth practicing 🙂 Sending love your way, friend.
  
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  1. Debbie
    
    February 9, 2017 at 1:09 pm
    
    Hearing Him with our trust is a discipline well worth practicing. I am writing that one down, Heidi. Thank you! :).
    
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    1. Heidi Viars
      
      February 9, 2017 at 2:09 pm
      
      I think the discipline part is reminding our souls that He does not change … trusting in His unfailing love, His sovereignty, His omnipotence, His omnipresence, His omniscience, His eternality, His beauty, … I guess His holiness.
      “Father, teach our small hearts and expand our minds to get glimpses of who you are… turn us from looking to ourselves!”
      Thanks, dear Debbie 🙂
      
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Nancy Ruegg

February 8, 2017 at 4:35 pm

You’ve captured so poignantly the glorious truth of God’s presence, perhaps most palpable of all in the silence. Thank you for touching my heart today, dear Heidi!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 9, 2017 at 6:36 am
  
  Thank you for your faithful encouragement. “God, make room for silence in our lives and teach us to trust you there!” Blessings to you, dear Nancy
  
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blmaluso

February 8, 2017 at 12:44 pm

Just beautiful!!!! Thank you.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  February 9, 2017 at 6:37 am
  
  He is beautiful! Thank you for your visit, friend.
  
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