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Tag Archives: listen
Morning Prayer: Speak, Lord
Good morning, Lord. Sometimes it seems like the world is spinning out of control, and I wonder where You are. You are here, I know, because You are everywhere, all the time. Teach me to look and listen for You. … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Samuel 3:10, listen, morning prayer, speak Lord
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Submit to the Lord
Submit. It’s hard to do. But if we know the Lord (Monday’s post) listen to the Lord (Tuesday) inquire of the Lord (Wednesday) trust in the Lord (Thursday) submission to the Lord comes naturally “My dear almighty Lord, My Conqueror … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged inquire, Isaac Watts, Join All the Glorious Names, know, listen, submit, trust
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Trust in the Lord
My posts this week lay out a process: Know the Lord Listen to the Lord Inquire of the Lord Trust in the Lord Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged ask, know, listen, Proverbs 3:5-6, trust
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Inquire of the Lord
Inquire of the Lord. The phrase is found in several Old Testament passages. Here’s one: 2 Samuel 2:1 (ESV) After this David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” And … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 2 Samuel 2:1, inquire of the Lord, listen
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Listen to the Lord
Yesterday’s post is titled Know the Lord. God already knows you better than you know yourself. You’ll never know God better if you’re the one doing all the talking. Take a cue from young Samuel. 1 Samuel 3:10 (CEV) … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Samuel 3:10, know, listen
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Prayer Goes Both Ways
You speak, God listens. God speaks, you listen. Have you been monopolizing the conversation? Luke 11:28 (CEV) The people who are really blessed are the ones who hear and obey God’s message!
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged listen, Luke 11:28, prayer
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Listen Wisely
Do you want to be wise? Listen. Proverbs 19:20 (ERV) Listen to advice and accept discipline; then you, too, will become wise. Listen to whom? God. Proverbs 2:6-7 The Lord is the source of wisdom; knowledge and understanding come … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged advice, listen, Proverbs 19:20, Proverbs 2:6-7
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Listen x2
Peter, James and John heard God say, “Listen!” Mark 9:7 Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” Listen to God the … Continue reading
Listen Up
Are you familiar with the story of young Samuel? He kept hearing someone call his name. Wise old Eli realized it was God Himself. On Eli’s advice, Samuel answered the call. 1 Samuel 3:10 (NIRV) The Lord came and stood … Continue reading