Surprisingly to me, there was also a missionary movie "SILENCE"
| "Legendary director Martin Scorsese’s Silence tells the story of two Christian missionaries (Adam Driver and Oscar® nominee Andrew Garfield) who travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Academy Award® nominee Liam Neeson) at a time when Christianity was outlawed. When they are captured and imprisoned, both men are plunged into an odyssey that will test their faith, challenge their sanity and, perhaps, risk their very lives." R-rated |
"Declare over your week:
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But AI came up with this:
"... within the Sounds of SILENCE"
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I should have waited!
"... HE can be TRUSTED with what gets done -- and doesn't"
"... We can start our days in a different way. Our eyes open with a quiet thank-you. Our first deep breath brings a quiet smile. A healthy stretch from head to toe releases our hours into God's hands. There is nothing more comforting or faithful than His care."...
"Dear God, Quiet my heart to hear Your voice, learn to TRUST, and let go of the pressures controlling my day.
I give it all to You & the peace of Your care."
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This is what I need:
to move toward a
Quiet TRUST
"Maybe You're speaking through the SILENCE."
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Today is another difficult day in my life of memories of people gone but it's a
Happy Birthday
to
Pajaro
[Enrique M T]
¡Feliz Cumpleaños!
yet I cannot remain in SILENCE as I reflect of the time
shared with you & your family!
"The saying "silence is golden" means that sometimes it is better to remain quiet than to speak, particularly when speaking might be detrimental, unnecessary, or cause harm. It suggests that silence can be a valuable asset, offering advantages in various situations.
"Here's a more detailed explanation:
- The phrase highlights the wisdom of knowing when to hold back and not speak. It suggests that silence can be a powerful tool, allowing one to observe, reflect, or avoid unnecessary conflict.
- Saying the wrong thing can lead to problems. Silence can be a way to prevent misunderstandings, arguments, or revealing information that should remain private.
- Silence allows one to be more attentive to others and the situation at hand. This can be particularly useful in negotiations, or when trying to understand a complex issue.
- The phrase is often part of the longer proverb, "Speech is silver, silence is golden," which emphasizes that while speech has its place, silence can be even more valuable.
- The meaning can vary depending on the context. Sometimes it's about avoiding gossip or speaking without thinking, while other times it can be about respecting others or reflecting on a situation."
In essence, "silence is golden" is a reminder that being quiet can be a strategic, wise, and even powerful choice in many situations."
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I definitely have no expertise in SILENCE. Most people who know me through the years, would never coin me as the SILENT type and I usually am not speechless, but find myself more frequently at a loss for words, especially the right words at the right time. But in the last few years, my words often fail me. As I think through this SILENCE and that I hope to connect TRUST to SILENCE ... I was pretty sure that I could somehow be led with a way to do this: "Silence as a sign of TRUST", or the opposite "SILENCE as a potential threat to TRUST" - both which I have experienced. However, I'm unable to elaborate on these in a public forum. For me, I agree with "SILENCE as a path to deeper connection with oneself and the Divine" and per the definition and significance from Bible Hub in previous post, I know that SILENCE relates to stillness, peace and my utmost reverence before God. Understanding the impact of SILENCE on TRUST lies in the intention behind it. Often people avoid these difficult conversations and/or responsibilities, which is why or how SILENCE can be a powerful tool in breaking or building TRUST. In my lifetime, I have plenty of experiences that I reflect on more now than at the time and realize that building TRUST is very difficult for me because that it was broken perhaps when I needed it most. I lost confidence in others and took chances when I should not have. I have also broken the TRUST of some in me, I understand this goes both ways. So I hardly am the one to speak out on broken TRUST, since I am guilty & ashamed of having done this - once confessed I thought I would be free of this unless I carry it with me, every time I lay it down, I seem to pick it back up yet I know there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus. I believe that I find strength in quietness (SILENCE) and TRUST. However, in many ways, this may be why I have withdrawn and isolate more in these later years. COVID just gave me an excuse but also a very good reason. I've become comfortable in my isolation. So there's really no excuse for me. It does keep me more SILENT, and yet still searching to TRUST. I read that "God can be TRUSTED even in the SILENCE" however it has taken me awhile to rest in this because of the uncertainty but it was explained that God uses the quiet times to mature our faith and draw us closer to Him, which creates a deeper INTIMACY (the next One Word in the Blue Book) {although I was thinking of skipping this, maybe this is the Spirit's way of revealing that I need it as part of this TRUST journey in 2025} God might be using His SILENCE for me to encourage others with my circumstances and my surviving or pushing through these TRUST issues. I will hope for God's Healing but in His time and His way. I will TRUST God to open or close every door in 2025!
One more You Tube video (also new to me):
"Moving Toward a Quiet TRUST"
... being quiet, and SILENCE (silent) are pretty much the same
In fact, comparing the Scripture for this reading, in various versions, I found some that had
SILENT
in place of quiet
