Scriptures to Quiet the Noise

Miracles of discovery are missed by those who lose God’s whisper in the noise.

We learn this from a man named Elijah in the Bible, who was tired, discouraged, and afraid. But then God showed up and renewed his strength—not through a roaring wind, earthquake, or fire, but through a gentle and quiet whisper.

… A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before God, but God wasn’t to be found in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, but God wasn’t in the earthquake; and after the earthquake fire, but God wasn’t in the fire; and after the fire a gentle and quiet whisper. When Elijah heard the quiet voice, he muffled his face with his great cloak, went to the mouth of the cave, and stood there. A quiet voice asked, “So Elijah, now tell me, what are you doing here?”

1 Kings 19:11-13 MSG

God will speak to us too—to renew our strength and vision—but we must have the courage to quiet the noise and listen for him.

Let’s listen to this Spiritual Playlist to quiet the noise in our lives so that we can hear God.

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“Be still, be calm, see, and understand I am the True God. I am honored among all the nations. I am honored over all the earth.”

Psalm 46:10 Voice

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. [29] Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST (renewal, blessed quiet) FOR YOUR SOULS. [30] For My yoke is easy [to bear] and My burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30 AMP

This is what the Almighty LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: You can be saved by returning to me. You can have rest. You can be strong by being quiet and by trusting me…

Isaiah 30:15 GW

LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. [2] Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself ….  [3] O Israel, put your hope in the LORD- now and always.

Psalm 131:1-3 NLT

I am standing in absolute stillness, silent before the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for him to rescue me. Only God is my Savior, and he will not fail me.

Psalm 62:5 TPT

Before moving on, ask yourself this question:

• What’s one choice I can make today to be still with God and quiet the noise in my life?

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Jesus stood up and commanded the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind stopped, and it became completely calm.

Mark 4:39 NCV

“Everyone who hears my teaching and applies it to his life can be compared to a wise man who built his house on an unshakable foundation. When the rains fell and the flood came, with fierce winds beating upon his house, it stood firm because of its strong foundation. 

Matthew 7:24-27 TPT

Whenever my busy thoughts were out of control, the soothing comfort of your presence calmed me down and overwhelmed me with delight.

Psalm 94:19 TPT

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

Isaiah 26:3 NLT

Before moving on, ask yourself these questions:

• What’s been filling my mind today?
• How can I use God’s Word to calm my thoughts?

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Give all your worries to him, because he cares about you.

1 Peter 5:7 NCV

Quiet your heart in his presence and pray; keep hope alive as you long for God to come through for you. 

Psalm 37:7 TPT

Why am I so overwrought? Why am I so disturbed? Why can’t I just hope in God? Despite all my emotions, I will believe and praise the One who saves me and is my life.

Psalm 42:5 Voice

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7 TLB

Before moving on, ask yourself these questions:

• What storms are overwhelming me today?
• How will I take my emotions to prayer and find stillness with God today?

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