Ask Pastor John Why Mental Clarity Arrives at Night
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Jan 19, 2026 
John Piper, a renowned theologian and author, shares profound insights on how nighttime can sharpen our thoughts and clarity. He discusses Psalm 16, highlighting the connection between God's counsel and our heart's instruction at night. Piper explores how the stillness of night allows for deep reflection, leading to an eternal perspective that clarifies our issues. He emphasizes the importance of confirming nighttime convictions through Scripture and wise counsel. With personal anecdotes, he illustrates how night-borne insights can guide significant life decisions.
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Clarity Comes In Nighttime Stillness
- Nighttime stillness often clears daily pressures and enables deeper counsel from God.
- Quiet removes 'cobwebs' so eternal realities become vividly clear.
Practice Stillness To Receive Clarity
- Pause from hectic daytime duties to be still and recognize fundamental truths about God.
- Practicing stillness invites the 'breeze of eternity' that clarifies life priorities.
Heartfelt Affections As Divine Instruction
- God often works through deep affections, not just abstract thoughts.
- The psalmist's 'heart' (literally kidneys) signals visceral, heart-level instruction from God.
