Do You Hear Him?
by Marijo Phelps(231)
Our ears are most incredible. We listen to music, hear voices of all those who come into our lives but we don’t really “hear” God. His voice speaks to our “heart” rather than our ears. Sometimes we fail to hear Him even when He is speaking to our heart.
Daughter, it is not necessary to talk constantly when you come before me. Listening is part of it, and then I can talk/flow to you. Maybe you think I am quiet. You go through “quiet spells” at times because you don’t prepare your heart and your inner ears. I love to share with you, to tell you of my love and care. All I need are listening ears and a quiet, focused spirit. You are my beloved daughter. Come into my presence with thanksgiving and into my courts with praise, and then pause so I may respond and reply. My peace and strength shall be yours - this is how I share the mind of Christ with you.
In Job 11:13 we are encouraged to prepare our hearts and stretch out our hands towards Him.
David, the Psalmist speaks in Psalm 95:2 encouraging us to come into God’s presence with thanksgiving, to shout joyfully to Him with psalms. Who could better know about this avenue of approaching God than David.
! Corinthians 2:16 asks who had known the mind of god that he may instruct Him and then goes on to say but we have the mind of Christ. I cannot even begin to fathom that but I do accept it.
In Philippians 2:5 we are encouraged to “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. I can’t explain how that works physically. I can see a computer chip being transferred or dream up many other possibilities. Thankfully we can accept this and walk in the truth presented here.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for your patience with me. It seems like so many of my troubles are with the mouth – too much, too soon, too open…. Please help me to moderate and modulate and hush to learn from you! AMEN
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Article submitted Monday, July 12, 2010 & read 158 times.
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» left by Ella from Texas (59 days 3 hours ago.)
Thank you for this article Marijo-it confirms to me the way I pray. When I come to a crossroads in my thinking, I ask Jesus to help me figure out which way to go. I try not to look for the answer I think I want, but to accept whatever answer is revealed to me.I think people sometimes don't think their prayers are answered because they may be expecting a different answer than the one they get- and may have a hard time accepting that answer. A thought provoking, interesting article.Thanks- Always- EllaRespond to this comment
» left by Marijo Phelps(231)
I agree - sometimes we tend to pray ANSWERS rather that open ended questions for the Lord to say yes or no.... I hear that!
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» left by Lance Ponder(95) (58 days 7 hours ago.)
I wanted to drop a note to let you know I genuinely appreciated this article. Based on my own experience that voice you quoted sounds exactly like the voice I hear. By that I mean the content - personal, loving, sincere, helpful, wise and honest. Thansk for sharing.
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» left by Marijo Phelps(231)
thanks so much for the encouragement Lance - HE is so very able! Sometimes we need hearing aids because maybe that "still, small voice" is saying something we don't want to hear, eh? Blessings!
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» left by Teresa Ortiz (51 days 22 hours ago.)
Hi Marijo! Another great devotional. How true it is more often than should be - "Too much, too soon, too open"! Lord help me. Thank you for this beautiful reminder to be slow to speak and quick to listen. Love you girlie! So glad you had a great visit with Lorrie!! Hugs, TRespond to this comment
» left by Marijo Phelps(231)
Pictures of Lorrie visit to be posted sometime on SW they say.... oh, boy.....can't wait! Thanks T - how ARE you?
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