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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34 NIV

Monday, April 23, 2012

Listen for the Whispers

     Mornings at my house are rarely quiet. A lot of energy is expressed in creative ways over breakfast and necessary tasks for getting ready.  After clearing the table one morning, I sat on the couch to take a deep breath. My daughter, still in her pajamas with the feet attached, crawled up in my lap.

     "Listen for the ticker," she insisted.

     The "ticker" is a two sided clock that juts out from the living room wall. My daughter takes great delight in telling the rest of us to stop so she can hear the ticker. When all is quiet, the ticks are easy to hear. If we listen closely, we can distinguish a separate click for each clock. Most of the day, they are drowned out by the commotion.

     We sat, patiently listening together. One tick. Then, two.

     In that moment, God whispered, "This is the same way you should be listening for my voice. Your focus is often on the noises that are the loudest and not on me."

     Elijah tried to hear the Lord long ago too. The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.”  Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. (1 Kings 19:11-12 NIV)

     I have to make time in my day to purposefully be still and listen for the whispers of God. He has so much to say to me if I would only find a quiet place. 

     I smiled as my daughter slid off my lap and ran to catch up with her brothers. It amazes me every time God speaks truth through the energetic blessing he has given me.


     Prince of Peace, help me to be still, and know that you are God. You desire to speak truth into me throughout my day.  I want to take time away from the noise of the world to listen to you. Thank you for reminding me in such a simple way.  Amen.

1 comment:

  1. Thank you for a very good reminder. I also need to "be quiet" and let God speak to me. Love your inspirational messages you give your mom. I'm learning!

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