Why do we observe a moment of silence?

Similar to flying a flag at half-mast, a moment of silence is often a gesture of respect, particularly in mourning for those who have died recently, or as part of a tragic historical event, such as Remembrance Day.

Is silent prayer powerful?

The divine power of Spirit that can be felt during silent prayer helps us feel the healing and protecting presence of our Father in heaven. “Our Father which art in heaven” is the opening line to the prayer Christ Jesus taught the whole world to pray (Matthew 6:9).

How do you sit and silence and listen to God?

1) Find a quiet place and simply sit in silence with God. Sit in the silence for 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes. Use this time for listening prayer. Resist the urge to fill the space with words. Simply ease into the silence and just be.

How do you pray when God is silent?

The first step when God seems silent: be honest. Our feelings will not be a surprise. He knows them anyway. You might be thinking – as am I – that voicing our feelings is futile when God knows them already. But prayer is never about giving God new information – it’s about inviting him into a discussion.

Where does the moment of silence come from?

The first comes from Cape Town, South Africa, where World War I fighting between British and German forces was reportedly commemorated every day through a brief moment of silence until the Armistice Day. A Reuters correspondent then wrote about the practice, popularizing it throughout the Commonwealth.

How do you hear God in silence?

7 Ways to Hear God’s Voice in the Silence

1. Reading his Word. The number one way to hear God’s voice is by reading his word.
2. Through Wise Counsel. God speaks to us through our leaders and through the wise counsel of friends and family.
3. Prayer.
4. Worship Music.
5. Silence.
6. Nature.
7. Dreams.

How can I connect with God in silence?

1. Start small. Sitting in silence for just five minutes at a time is enough to begin with.
2. Have a physical way to let yourself know that it’s time for silence.
3. Focus on your breathing, or your heartbeat, or the feeling of your hands touching your chair.
4. Give yourself grace and keep going.

What does the Bible say about moving in silence?

And just as the Lord said to Paul in Acts 18:9, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent,” so must we obey the call to evangelize in the proper setting and time.

How do I know if God hears me?

Through the scriptures, we are taught that God will always hear our prayers and will answer them if we address Him with faith and real intent. In our hearts we will feel the confirmation that He does hear us, a feeling of peace and calm. We can also feel that everything will be fine when we follow the Father’s will.

Why is the 2 minute silence important?

It came to symbolise the end of the war and provide an opportunity to remember those who had died. In a letter published in the London Evening News on 8 May 1919, an Australian journalist, Edward George Honey, had proposed a respectful silence to remember those who had given their lives in the First World War.

Is Sound of silence God?

Because “sound of silence” is not a scriptural term. To put it simply, we hear in puranas how Brahma uttered Om Bhur Bhuvah Suvah and the 3 worlds have been created. Om is called Nada or sound or the Word in Christianity.