Hearing the gentle nudge of the Spirit can be tricky. It gets better with practice.
Romans 8:6 (ESV)
… to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Sometimes it’s easier for me to hear God’s no than His yes.
The Holy Spirit’s no feels like two sandpaper blocks rubbing together in my chest. A friend calls it God’s thumb in her back — she can’t get comfortable till she deals with it.
On the other hand, God’s yes feels like a breath of fresh air. It’s peace in my soul.
Good morning, Lord. I long for peace in my soul, and I know this peace is tied to my obedience. Tune my heart to hear Your voice and grant me the willpower to follow Your instructions — even when I don’t understand the how and why. Teach me to trust and obey.
Early in the morning, I feel so refreshed when reading and learning God’s word. This is when his voice is most clear. My struggles are following through and staying true to these beautiful thoughts and good intentions. Thank you for your prayer as a reminder that our peace is tied to obedience.
My first morning minutes aren’t my best for hearing anyone, even God. I talk to Him, but my soul is slow to wake up.
I woke up feeling as if I were walking on air. Yesterday, after a 3-year ongoing fight with cancer, I was told I could stretch my appointments to 6-month checkups. That’s a big step for me. When I was first told I had cancer, I quietly told myself that I would trust GOD, and I numbed myself to just going with the flow, leaving everything in His hands. I did have scary thoughts and sometimes anxiety(one night after my operation in the hospital, I fell asleep reaching my hand straight up in the air, begging him to “take my right hand”, and HE did. There have been numerous ups and downs over the past 3 years, BUT my JESUS has held my hand and walked me through each one. And when I would become discouraged or depressed, He would steer me to devotionals and articles to encourage me. It was during this time I discovered you and your writings. I am so humbled and feeling tremendously BLESSED, and I woke up this morning feeling the need to let others know how GOOD GOD is, and to thank you for the part you’ve unknowingly played in my fight, so THANK YOU!
I’m happy for you, Dianna, for your new checkup schedule. May the 6 months so spread to 12. God is good!
Thank you, Shirlee, and YES HE IS!