Silence is golden...

Now that the election is over I'd like to say a big thanks to everyone who went out and voted. Horray! Also, let's all pray for the new President-Elect- he's got the worst job in the world right now and needs our support.

This week I feel like I've gotten a lot done. I think having that talk with my boss about what specifically is needed of me and how he can relay that has been beneficial.

Today I'm going to a local organization to recruit for the music school. It should be exciting because these are young people who could really use a direction for their life and some of them have already indicated an interest in music. I'm hoping to be able to get three to four new students. That would be great. But, as my boss points out - you go, you talk, you recruit - then leave it up to God. If they don't come, don't worry.

Tonight I'm going with my housemates on a silent retreat. Hmm.... silence? You bet. The idea is that after dinner tonight we simply shut down all talking and spend time alone. No tv, no phone calls, etc... Reading, reflecting, writing is encouraged. We can go on the lake (freshwater so no gators!) in one of the small boats, go swimming, etc. My site director said that we should all have one or more of these "an idea, a question, a struggle or a boat load of happiness" and that's what we should focus on.

We've been studying solitude and silence recently in our learning of spiritual disciplines. We've studied many more, of course, but this one in particular is right now. I'm actually looking forward to this retreat.

My boss informed me on Monday that I am preaching this Saturday so I think I'll be spending most of my time Saturday coming up with what I want to preach on and writing my notes. :)

I'm asking you all to pray for me this weekend- I want to have a good time in silence for a full 24 hours (we can talk again at dinner on Friday) and then really let God's wisdom come from me when I preach. Pray that I really put forth what God wants everyone to hear!

I've got a fair bit of work to do before I head off tonight, so that's all for now. Let's hope that silence is golden for me tonight.

Cheers,

Em