Before proceeding with major decisions, quiet contemplation is necessary to ensure that we make the best choices. Being alone with our own thoughts and ensuring that we choose to move forward instead of feeling forced or required to do so is important. Quiet contemplation is also an ideal time to hear from God. In the quiet moments, we clearly hear the Father speaking to us. As we move forward into a new year, quiet contemplation will continue to serve as a great benefit. Seeking advice from others is helpful, but we must make our own decisions. Our contemplation should provide clarity to three questions regardless of the situation. 1) What is God asking of me? 2) What am I able to do? 3) What am I willing to do? It’s in those quiet moments that we will realize the calling on our lives, what we need to do to be equipped for our journey, and our level of readiness to move forward. Our prayers line up with our desires after we quietly contemplate what we truly desire. Isaiah 30:15 (KJV) reads “For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.” Let us not be rebellious, like the Israelites who refused to quietly contemplate, but instead seek guidance to walk in confidence as we did when we responded to the call of our beloved sisterhood. Written and Submitted by Tracey Mobley Chavous, Chaplain Richland County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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