Lessons from My Deaf Journey: How Silence Taught Me to Hear God
Introduction Being deaf and non-verbal in a noisy world has been both a challenge and one of the greatest blessings in my life. From my early days in Kerugoya to my spiritual awakening in Nairobi, this journey has taught me deep lessons about faith, resilience, identity, and purpose. It is a path that forced me to look past physical limitations and focus entirely on a higher call. Lesson 1: Silence Can Be a Gift In a world full of noise, my silence has forced me to become a keen observer. I listen not with my ears, but with my heart and spirit. This intentional way of living has helped me develop a deeper connection with God. While others may be distracted by constant sound, overlapping media, and the relentless noise of daily life, I have learned to hear the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit more clearly. My deafness taught me that God does not need audible words to speak, nor does He require physical hearing to be understood. He speaks through an overwhelming sense of peace, vivi...