Block Out the Noise

Posted on March 3, 2024 by mitchteemley

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We’re in the season of Lent, a time of quietness, contemplation and repentance. In other words: truthfulness with oneself. How rare a thing that is in this “modern civilization” of ours. It’s also traditional to give up something for Lent, but perhaps the most important thing to give up is the noise that keep us from hearing the truth. 

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“Be still and know that I am God.” ~Psalm 46:10

         “How rare it is to find a soul quiet enough to hear God speak.”    ~Francois Fenelon

           “If you do not tell the truth about yourself, you cannot tell it about other people.” ~Virginia Woolf

        “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” ~Blaise Pascal

“One of the greatest attacks of the enemy is to make you busy, to make you hurried, to make you noisy, to make you distracted…with so much noise and activity that there is no room for prayer, no room for being alone with God.” ~Paul Washer

“Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.” ~Rabindranath Tagore

“Therefore, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.” ~Philippians 4:8

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

~John 8:31-32

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32 Responses to Block Out the Noise

  1. Priscilla Bettis says:
    March 3, 2024 at 11:54 am

    That’s the second time I’ve seen Phil 4.8 today! It’s one of my fave verses.❤

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  2. Anonymous says:
    March 3, 2024 at 12:30 pm

    Enjoyed this so much. The truth moves my soul. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. joynealkidney says:
    March 3, 2024 at 12:30 pm

    Oh so welcome!

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  4. Nancy Homlitas says:
    March 3, 2024 at 12:39 pm

    Paul Washer’s quote is such a revealing slice of society today. 🙂

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  5. Rosaliene Bacchus says:
    March 3, 2024 at 1:52 pm

    Paul Washer is so spot on!

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  6. Antique Works says:
    March 3, 2024 at 2:01 pm

    Nice article and very good scriptures Mitch, thank you!
    Sitting quietly and feeling the presence of God is a awesome! There’s nothing better than it and I haven’t found anything that can compare to it.
    Enjoy the day friend!

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  7. Kate Duff says:
    March 3, 2024 at 2:20 pm

    Absolutely beautiful Mitch. I love all of these truths. Thankyou for this post.

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  8. heimdalco says:
    March 3, 2024 at 2:58 pm

    Just lovely … the photo & the messages.

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  9. Darryl B says:
    March 3, 2024 at 3:45 pm

    Very nice, Mitch. Inspiring and comforting 😎

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  10. cheryloreglia says:
    March 3, 2024 at 5:46 pm

    I gave up lies for lent and now I have no friends. Bahaha! Hope your Lenten journey is going well Mitch. We are an Easter People! Hugs, C

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  12. Debi Walter says:
    March 3, 2024 at 6:08 pm

    Once again we are thinking in the same direction. Our post tomorrow addresses what this looks like in marriage. Thank you, Mitch. These quotes are powerful and convicting.

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  13. 100 Country Trek says:
    March 3, 2024 at 8:50 pm

    Thanks for sharing this idea Anita

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  14. C.A. Post says:
    March 3, 2024 at 9:22 pm

    “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, … THEN you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”
    The full text of John 8:31-32😉

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  15. jboelhower says:
    March 3, 2024 at 9:42 pm

    SO important to find that time in the day to be still…

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  16. peggywritesblog says:
    March 3, 2024 at 10:25 pm

    Great reminder for all! Thanks, Mitch.

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  17. sibongilecharitysehlake says:
    March 4, 2024 at 1:11 am

    This is time to give up, bad habits

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  18. byngnigel says:
    March 4, 2024 at 3:13 am

    As the deer seeks after the water so our soul seeks after God. While he can be found anywhere, the still small voice is best heard is the quiet of the heart. Be still and know.

    Thanks for the share Mitch. 👏👏🙏

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  19. #hood says:
    March 4, 2024 at 4:57 am

    you left verses 33, 34, & 56 from john 8 & 33
    how many verses does psalms 21 has
    john 33:56-07-09 says call unto thee thou shall answer thee
    bless it be the nations

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  20. CommonSenseTom says:
    March 4, 2024 at 9:21 am

    Hi Mitch. Thought provoking post, as always. We’d all be living in a much more peaceful world if more of us paid attention to the 2 to 1 ratio of ears to mouth; and lived our lives accordingly.

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  21. Ann Coleman says:
    March 4, 2024 at 2:34 pm

    Yes! The noise that keeps us from hearing God’s truth is the perfect thing to give up for Lent!

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