[UntoHim]

Originally Posted by Freedom

Sometimes when people aren't sure what to say, it is probably better to say nothing. It reminds me of these verses:

Mark 9:5-6 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”— because he did not know what to say, for they were greatly afraid.

Excellent observation and excellent citing of a verse to back it up!

Unfortunately, silence is viewed as something negative.

And this reminds me of this verse:
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalm 46:10

After departing the LC it took me years to be able to just sit quietly in a room alone, to pray or maybe even just be alone with my thoughts (gasp!) I kept waiting to see if God or at least some angel would do the amening after every word. Sometimes, in order to know that He is God we must be still.