Sitting here in silence, I strain my ears to hear that still small voice. I long to hear His voice, but all too often I miss it. The chaos of the day ahead is already echoing in my mind: lessons to be taught, bills to paid, and all the needs only a mommy can meet. It’s so easy to lose focus and get distracted in the business of life. John 10:27 says, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
When my daughters first started talking, the world around me faded. All that mattered was hearing and understanding what they were trying to say. All distractions were tuned out as I strained to hear the only voice that mattered. I remember the sadness I felt if I missed hearing their new words for the first time. There was a sense of urgency as I rushed home to hear their new words first hand.
I have these same feeling today. As I look around I keep meeting women that have learned to hear His voice in way I seldom hear. I’m tired of missing the precious words of my Savior. I know He is talking, but for some reason I’m not tuned in. “Be still and Know that I am God,” (Psalm 46:10). I’m trying to slow down and be intentional about listening to His Words & truly hearing His voice,.
Father God, I know that when I seek you, I will find you when I search for you with my whole heart (Jeremiah 29:11). Guide me on this journey to knowing you more. Help me to set aside what I think I know, so that I can fully know you. Take away anything in my life that is holding me down. Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24)
ow you.
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