I have been reading The Quaker Book of Wisdom by Robert Laurence Smith. Among the Quaker beliefs and practices, there is much wisdom to share. I’ll start with explanation and a Quaker quote, then Scripture.
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In Quaker tradition, “stillness” is not just quiet — it is a deliberate, spiritual practice of sitting in silence together to listen for the presence of God and to be open to divine guidance. Quaker.org.
In essence, Quaker stillness is a sacred pause that opens the heart and mind to God’s voice.
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No clear impressions, either from above or from without,
can be received by a mind turbid with excitement
and agitated by a crowd of distractions.
The stillness needed for the clear shining of light within
is incompatible with hurry.
Caroline Stephen, 1834 –1909
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He says, “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 NIV
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“Seek to know an inward stillness,
even amid the activities of daily life.”
Quaker traditional quote
This compliments Sunday sermon!!!
Amen, sister!