Listen

Well, another chapter has come and gone. The house purchase didn’t go through. But, I find it interesting that my husband and I had a certain peace with that. We have almost gone through a complete home purchase now, and there is no longer any aspect that we don’t know about. I also received the word multiple times that God must have something better planned, and I believe that.

I’ve been going through a new interesting season, of hearing from God. I think one of the things I have found the most interesting, is that no one is really giving direction on how you’re supposed to hear from God. They’re just like: “tune in” “listen” “know your Father’s voice.”

And, what I’m finding out, is that you truly do just listen. But, when you’re reading about it, it’s like – “But HOW?!” Until you try it. You end the part of the prayer where you’re talking, and you just listen. Conversations are a two-way street. We are supposed to have a communicative relationship with God. It’s not supposed to be emergent telephone calls of, “Oh Lord, please help me.” and then, hang up and go on our merry ways – hoping God’s just going to answer the call. I think many times, we’ve gotten a bit spoiled because he does hear our cries, and answer the call. But, we’re not on the other line anymore, listening.

I have been practicing this two-way street this week, and it’s been interesting some of the things, I feel, He’s saying back to me. About my day, about my next steps, etc. Without sounding too crazy here, it’s not so much actual, audible words, but a sense I get, or images while my eyes are closed – focused on listening. But, I think we’re making progress. Only time will tell.

This all started because sometimes it feels like God picks up His phone, and pushes his call through, “hey, go talk to that person.” Puts words in my mouth of just what someone needed to hear. Or gives me overwhelming peace about a situation. And, I’ve been “hearing” the message that I need to figure out how to “listen” to God, over and over again, much like the message of “Rest”. Sometimes, it seems that your life takes on a theme – when God is trying to get something through to you. You start hearing it everywhere. But, because I kept hearing this over and over again, I started to think, “How do I activate these moments? How do I tune-in and get this conversation going on a regular basis?”

I’m not sure how this journey is going to go, or if I’m even doing this right, but only time will tell, I’m sure. And, thankfully, God is very amiable, and meets us where we’re at.

I’ve also had a phrase on my heart. Physical obedience brings Spiritual release. – I heard this word during a podcast sermon I was listening to, but it was so compelling that I wrote it down and stuck it on the wall by my desk. The diligent act of physical obedience when you hear the Word, when you know you should be doing something and simply following through with it, when you know you’re supposed to. I told you that, to tell you this, I’m not sure if today’s word is for anyone, but I know I’m supposed to be writing this blog. I know I’m supposed to be reaching out and sharing what God puts on my heart because it’s helping others in their journey. So, even though today, it doesn’t feel like I have much to share, I hope it helps. And, I’m hoping in this sharing that I know I will see fruit. You know your word is good, and from God, by the fruit it bears. May God bless you and keep you.

Let’s Pray

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you! Thank you for your Word. Thank you for your blessings. Thank you, that you want to have a personal relationship with us. That you shine upon us, that we may shine for others. Thank you for everything that you do for us. That you sent your Son that we may have this relationship with you. Thank you for all that you do Father, and all that You are, and All that You would have us be. IN JESUS’ NAME!! AMEN!