Reference no: EM133840530
Discussion: The Thin Silence of God
Getting Started
In this workshop assignment, you will continue to reflect on another portion of the documentary Dr. Dave and the Girl Who Couldn't Laugh: A Breadcrumb Quest for Joy. As you continue the implementation of your own Capstone Project, you will find insight into the dynamics of what it means to follow through with your plan, the challenges that you encounter along the hero's journey, and the resolve and grit it takes.
• Integrate biblical principles with positive psychology concepts.
Background Information
After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave.
God comes to us in many ways and through a diverse set of experiences. There are times when He may need to shout, to get our attention through a crisis or overwhelming set of circumstances. But more often than not, I believe God speaks to us as He did with Elijah, in a ‘gentle whisper', or a ‘thin silence' as some translators suggest. And in order to hear God in the silence, we must be able to quiet our lives and hearts down a bit, to find the space to listen. Can you do my assignment for me? We sure can!
In this week's clips of Dr. Dave and the Girl Who Couldn't Laugh, you will listen to and watch the first two segments of my creative journey to get my laugh back and discern my calling. You will follow me to Michigan behind the scenes of a movie and to Kentucky behind the doors of a monastery and into the silence.
1. Take brief notes as you watch and listen to segment 2 (5:19-8:23 and segment 3 (8:23:13:20) clips from the video from Dr. Dave and the Girl Who Couldn't Laugh: A Breadcrumb Quest for Joy:
2. Reflect on 1 Kings 19:12-13 and the videos.
3. Steal away for 15 minutes or even a few moments and sit in stillness and silence. Listen to the thin silence of God.
4. Write down anything that comes to mind.
5. Formulate your reflections, prayers, and thoughts into a discussion post that includes the following in two paragraphs (200 words).
a. A paragraph summary of your notes on key points from the documentary.
b. Reflection on the verses mentioned and what you heard in the thin silence as you respond to the following question: When have you heard God's voice clearly or struggled to hear His voice in the past?
6. Your postings should also:
a. Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.
b. Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.