Waiting upon the Lord, sitting in God's Presence, listening for the God's voice... These things are so beautiful and life-giving, but can be practically challenging. Sitting quietly can feel awkward, intimidating, maybe a little frustrating... So let's get a framework in place to set the table! Whether you are looking to make time in silence part of your daily prayer time or just want to try it for the first time, this episode has a practical framework to get you started. When it comes to building trust in God, there is nothing quite like sitting in quiet time and hearing God's voice! It takes you to a whole other level with the Lord! It's great for building discernment, practicing hearing God's voice, and just learning to sense the Presence of God. So, how do we do it? In today's episode, I share practical tips for building out your silent time with the Holy Spirit from before the time even begins, to your physical space, and to what you can actually do during that time. If you want to grow in tolerance of silence and enjoy God's Presence more, without being distracted, let's get practical.   Resources from today's episode: 19 | How Asking for Signs Destroyed My Discernment and How the Holy Spirit Helped Me with My Confusion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-how-asking-for-signs-destroyed-my-discernment-and/id1816381080?i=1000723419976    20 | "I Thought I Was Hearing God" What to Do When You Hear the Holy Spirit Completely Wrong https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-i-thought-i-was-hearing-god-what-to-do-when-you/id1816381080?i=1000723860605    Soaking in His Presence (Instrumental Worship) https://spotify.link/K66uACOZMXb    Join the Practical Abiding Online Community https://discord.gg/73AvrQNB8y