Level Up

Jan 4, 2026    Jon Wheeler

As we step into a new year, this message invites us to slow down and ask an honest question: What has been drowning out the voice of God in our lives? Drawing from the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19, we’re reminded that God was not found in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire—but in the thin silence, the gentle whisper.


In a culture fueled by constant noise, notifications, and endless scrolling, silence can feel uncomfortable—even threatening. But silence isn’t empty; it’s revealing. It brings to the surface the grief, resentment, exhaustion, and distractions we’ve learned to avoid. This message reframes fasting not as a way to make God louder, but as a way to make ourselves quieter. Fasting isn’t about willpower or performance—it’s about starving the noise so our hearts can finally listen.


What if the breakthrough you’ve been praying for isn’t on the other side of more effort… but on the other side of finally hearing the whisper you’ve been drowning out for years? This message offers a simple, life-giving invitation: just five minutes of intentional silence a day—no phone, no multitasking—simply saying, “God, I’m here.”


In those quiet moments, you’re not failing—you’re detoxing from the noise and positioning your life to hear God’s direction clearly in the year ahead.