Are you listening?
Life experiences can definitely throw us off our feet on occasion. Personally, I haven’t found that solid, firm footing on the Rock that I know I should have. It shames me to admit that I slip and slide when circumstances are most difficult. More often than not I question my faith. Why don’t I have the peace and joy within that I’m supposed to have? Why does my stomach hurt so much that I can’t eat? Why do I lose sleep and toss and turn?
Focus on God
Recently, I’ve had such a circumstance. I’ve struggled to focus on God, but instead I am focusing on the pain of the events. God has been silent and my prayers have just blown away in the wind. Or so on the surface it seems.
Obey the Call to Pray
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 NIV
But God… through the Holy Spirit spoke to some of my friends and they listened. The calls and texts that God laid on their hearts. They obeyed the call to pray for my family, encourage me and extend a helping hand. I’m so blessed to have friends who pray and listen to that still, small voice.
Listen to God
Are you listening to the urging of the Holy Spirit? Has He placed someone on your heart and in your mind? Do you obey? My life has changed in recent weeks. My priority is to listen to God. If He places someone on my mind, I plan to take action. It has been such a boost in my time of need and I want to do the same for others.
Would you, too, seek the Holy Spirit’s direction in reaching out to someone He has placed on your mind and heart.
https://youtu.be/Ef52AmdVwYI Chris McClarney I’m Listening
Paula Wallace
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