Modern life has become very busy and very noisy. The solution to this twin problem, however, is very old. This sermon looks at two spiritual habits that pull us out of the hurry, scurry, and worry of life to spend time alone with God. These biblical practices are called silence and solitude. Silence and solitude making space both in our hearts and in lives for God to do deeper things within us. Silence and solitude are as essential to our spiritual formation as is fellowship. Just as we need times of community with joyful celebration, we also need times to withdraw in quiet reflection and meditation