There are few things that help us converse with God more than 'silence'!
What we mean is 'interior silence', or what some call the inner silence of the heart. If you don't have this inner silence of the heart you're not going to be able hear the voice of God. Anyone can develop this inner silence; to do so you begin by practicing exterior silence.
When Jesus' followers asked Him to teach them to pray He advised them: “when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” (Matt 6:6) As you practice exterior silence, God is gifting you with the 'silence of the heart' that you need to hear Him talking to you.
The effects of 'silence' are cumulative. The more you practice it - the better you get at it - the better you get at it - the better your relationship with God.
The next time you are in the Adoration Chapel try to sit for a few minutes quietly in Gods' presence.
Try not to use your mind in any way to pray. Try not to think about dinner, or what shopping needs to be done, or tomorrows doctors appointment. Just consciously be with God - sitting in the same room with His Being. As you sit quietly in His presence you begin to grasp in your heart the great love He has for you. The beautiful thing is you don't have to say a word because He knows what is in your heart, and you perceive that knowledge.
As you practice this exterior silence you will notice the change in your ability to use the interior silence to improve your relationship with God. As your relationship gets better you will find more peace and joy.
"Lord, teach us to pray"
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