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Written on February 12, 2025

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Still, Small Voice

1 Kings 19:11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:

12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.


God came down – not in the wind and rain
He came, not through the earthquake’s shaking
He came, not in a fire without light’s refrain
God came down – there would be not mistaking…

In a still, small voice – His presence was found
Not in the wind’s graceful rising, leaping, cavorting
Not in the earthquake with its threatening sound
Not in the fire, whose blaze left such harsh retorting

In a still, small voice – He sought the one He adored
Without elaborate grandeur, but with quiet relief
Without brisk winds or fires who’re so abhorred
Without illusions or pomp, He refreshed belief

In a still, small voice – His presence was uncovered
He came to offer His child a warmth and light
He came to give sweet peace seldom discovered
He came to extend hope – to give the blind sight

God came down to free the sinner from their chains
In His soft voice, He silenced the tears that dismayed
When all is said and done, His love is all that remains
With His still, small voice, He answered hearts who prayed

He wasn’t in the wind or the earthquake or the fire
He was in the voice who whispered life to the soul
He was in the song who carries the believer higher
He was in the wonder of love who will always console

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Alesia Leach February 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM The structure and rhyme scheme give it a hymn-like quality, making it flow smoothly. The message is uplifting, emphasizing God's quiet yet powerful presence in the lives of those who seek Him. The last stanza, particularly, ties everything together, reinforcing that God’s voice is not found in grand displays but in the quiet whispers that speak directly to the soul. It's beautiful!!

Kim Rodrigues February 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM What a beautiful write! You got this one just right! It sings with the whisper, the calmness, the wisdom and love of God. Love how you emphasized “Lord,” throughout your quote. Your heart is quite beautiful, your love for the Lord apparent. Blessings, dear one!