Why Silence is Uncomfortable

Why Silence is Uncomfortable Mark Twain would sometimes begin lectures by walking onto the stage and saying absolutely nothing. The seconds would extend into minutes while the dude just STARED down the audience. People would begin to shift uncomfortably, until inevitably, the silence dissolved into laughter. Can you imagine an artist beginning a performance like that now? Probably not. Maybe a comedian would be bold enough? Our default mode wants to fill silence. With conversation. With laughter. With music. Anything! For some reason, sitting and waiting feels too uncomfortable. However, the Bible OFTEN urges us to do just that—to sit and wait for God, in silence, and to trust that he will meet us there. So, take some time to sit alone. Find a quiet (or mostly quiet) place. Let your mind come to a place of rest (easier said than done, we know.) Maybe God has a word for you in this noiseless place… or maybe, he’s happy just to sit in silence with you, while you learn to take comfort in a new practice.