"We're important, but not essential; valuable, but not indispensable. We have a part in the play, but we are not the main act. A song to sing, but we are not the featured voice. God is." - Max LucadoWhen it comes to God, are you listening? Are you paying attention to what he has to say? I suppose that most would answer, "Yes," but are we? This is something we need to search our hearts for. Don't tune out the only voice that truly matters!
There is a definite uniqueness in what Jesus has to say to each of us. What he tells us depends on different factors and situations. Although they may appear similar, our individual supplications are quite distinct.
God's response to me is going to vary from yours. This doesn't mean that he favors one over the other. His answers consider the impact they may have on, and in, each of our lives. He always looks at the big picture.
God tells us,"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you." (Jeremiah 1:5). He knows you and I intimately. He knows the "what, where, when, and how" in our lives. And he carefully answers us accordingly.
Now, we may not like what he has to say to us, but it's always in our best interest (Romans 8:27-28). If we choose not to listen, it's at our own risk. I think of Proverbs 18:2 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction…"
Many foolishly think that they can go at it alone simply because they can. No one can tell them any different, and if they do, they are wrong. If this were true, then why do we enter this world as helpless infants instead of fully grown, functional, and independent adults?
The truth is, as long as we are part of this world, we need God. He is the ultimate parent whether we accept it or not. And as any parent who loves his children, he will never stop doing so. This includes listening and reaching out to us. (Proverbs 3:5-6).
God isn't going to yell out, or tap you on the shoulder when he wants your attention. As we have to make accommodations to commune with him, we should follow suit in listening to him. God wants our full attention, "I the Lord your God am a jealous God" (Exodus 20:5).
Undoubtedly, it is becoming increasingly difficult to hear one another in this modern world. Therefore, we must make room, among the din and clamor, to listen to God when he speaks to us. Open your heart to his voice. Let him "instruct you and teach you in the way you should go" (Psalm 32:8).
Scripture: 1 John 5:14; Mark 11:24; Job 33:14; Romans 8:7; Hebrews 1:1
Prayer: Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me! - Psalm 66:20 (ESV)
Blessings always,
Cyndy
Many foolishly think that they can go at it alone simply because they can. No one can tell them any different, and if they do, they are wrong. If this were true, then why do we enter this world as helpless infants instead of fully grown, functional, and independent adults?
The truth is, as long as we are part of this world, we need God. He is the ultimate parent whether we accept it or not. And as any parent who loves his children, he will never stop doing so. This includes listening and reaching out to us. (Proverbs 3:5-6).
God isn't going to yell out, or tap you on the shoulder when he wants your attention. As we have to make accommodations to commune with him, we should follow suit in listening to him. God wants our full attention, "I the Lord your God am a jealous God" (Exodus 20:5).
Undoubtedly, it is becoming increasingly difficult to hear one another in this modern world. Therefore, we must make room, among the din and clamor, to listen to God when he speaks to us. Open your heart to his voice. Let him "instruct you and teach you in the way you should go" (Psalm 32:8).
Scripture: 1 John 5:14; Mark 11:24; Job 33:14; Romans 8:7; Hebrews 1:1
Prayer: Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me! - Psalm 66:20 (ESV)
Blessings always,
Cyndy
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