God is many things, but He is not silent.

His followers cannot see Him, but all they see around them is evidence of Him. His voice does not echo in their ears; instead it resonates in the hearts of those who pause to listen.

Our God approaches,
      and he is not silent.
   Fire devours everything in his way,
      and a great storm rages around him. 
Psalm 50:3 NLT

For many years I tried to ignore God. I wanted to do my own thing.