January 31, 2013
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RWOTD {Whispered}
This is something I have come to realize:
If you don’t hear what is whispered to you, eventually you won’t hear a shout either. The ears of your soul become deaf from lack of use.
I am so glad that I serve a God who {most often} uses whispered thoughts as a way to communicate with me. I am glad that He doesn’t demand or force His way in my life or yell at me. Because I don’t think that is what love looks like.
This is something that I have been thinking about a lot lately…the whispers of God’s wisdom.
He gives us our intuition and Godly wisdom {not OUR wisdom…note the difference} for a reason.
I have too often ignored God’s whispered warnings and ended up regretting it. He loves me enough to care about the trouble I may be walking towards or the situation that may end badly if I don’t pay attention to my intuition.
But when I let seemingly “obvious facts” override God-given wisdom…the results are usually not good.
I think that part of the reason we ignore whispers is because we are too busy cruising through life on auto-pilot to really pay attention to the small stirrings in our hearts and souls.
When we actually slow down and take the time to listen to what our heart is telling us, it can be quite enlightening. Maybe even a little scary in some ways, which may be the reason we don’t “go there” more often.
Having the confidence and trust in God that leads to a confidence within ourselves as we face the myraid of situations that life throws at us is priceless. And not to be tossed aside as if it is lacking value.
Due to a number of circumstances in my life, I have recently went through a period of time where I had a lot of doubt in my own ability to hear God’s voice. It feels quite unsettling to second guess everything, to not be sure of yourself and to just pile guilt on yourself for things that maybe aren’t even your issue.
God has shown me, in a most kind and loving and uplifting way, that I am able to trust myself. To not get too caught up in other people’s opinions. To trust my instincts. To state my needs with clarity. To hear His whispers.
And then to CHOOSE to rest in that.
Comments (9)
I try to listen to God. I stuggle with is it ‘me’ or ‘Him?’ It happens with funny things that seem silly. If I am walking the dog and see trash on a lawn, something tells me to pick it up. I actually fight that even though if God were not directly speaking, it is still the Christian thing to do.
On tougher issues, my wife really works hard seeking God’s wisdom.
This is a good subject.
frank
What a pleasant thing for me to read. It was what i needed for my jangled nerves today. Oh, I’m alright, but I certainly needed to read this. Thanks! – Rollie
you are His sheep. and His sheep know his voice.
i love that.
AND this post.
it was after we talked that i realized that i forgot to tell you a really cool story about His voice this past weekend. in TJMaxx of all places. so… funny when i clicked on xanga and read your words. i had just uploaded a pic and was trying to decide if i’m blogging about it. or not.
i hear you on so many things, i’m nodding my head all over the place. He’s the author of clarity, not confusion. His confrontation is without condemnation, always with an “upward spin.” and your last sentence too…yes!!! choosing to receive His rest.
I love this, Audrey.
i guess i’m echoing Beth; i really love this too.
i so feel this with you. it’s only recently that i’ve realized that alot of me thinking God is “silent” is in reality me over complicating His voice. if that makes sense. He is always speaking and communing w/ us and when i don’t hear, it’s me not Him.
“listen for the whispers of His wisdom..” i like that!
xo
I like this. Blessings 2 you!
I think of it as God nudging me.
“listen for the whispers of His wisdom” – i LOVE that. As powerful as He is, He is such a gentle God. It amazes me. And whispers, especially in a houseful of little kiddos, are hard to hear. This such a great reminder to listen, simply be tuned and listen. Thank you!