Can you hear the whisper? Sometimes it is in a gentle thunder. Can you see Him? Sometimes He moves so fast, that it leaves light streaks in the sky. Can you smell Him? He is like fresh rain that falls, renewing everything it touches. Can you hear Him? I haven’t been able to hear Him. Why? How can I? If I don’t read the word and digest and chew on the thoughts He has passed on to me, how can I? David has taught me, “Be still, and know that I am God (Psalms 46:10)”. If I am so busy at work, school, family, and social life then how can I really hear? My mind is occupied and I am unable to hear. Turning off TV, radio and pulling myself into a quiet room, allows the peace. Most will say an idle mind is Satan’s way.
In a world where vocal thoughts are constantly projected, what is it that I hear? Too many negative thoughts and they permeate my very being:
It doesn't matter WHAT I DO, I will never be able to measure up!
There is nothing I can do that is never good enough.
I give it my best shot, and I will fail!
I am not a vital person to for others to notice! I am easily replace and forgotten!
I'm not making an impact.
I don't make a difference.
I am a burden on others.
Wow! What lies that steal the pleasure in knowing who I really am. Then God said, "Let us make man in our image (Genesis 1:26)”. When I struggle no wonder I can’t seem to move. My wheels spin as if they were stuck in the mud. I can’t get myself out and I have to call for help. When my thoughts swelter and crush me like thorns to a new vibrate plant, and then I know death will follow. Often I have compared myself to others on TV or in real life. This doesn’t help shape me in the image. Therefore, who am I?
I am a child of God. I am innocent and pure in His eyes. No wonder I struggle when I don’t hear. When I don’t digest and consume the thoughts and wicked man that I am when I fester and stew on falsehood of lies. “Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him. (Psalms 32:10).” Part of hearing is learning to trust. When I begin to trust then His unfailing love surrounds me. When I am surrounded by His love then I know who I am. Are you struggling with thoughts? Are you still trying to figure out who you are?
Don’t take one knee in prayer. That is only giving God half of you. Go to both knees. Humble yourself in the sight of our Father. Listen to the good things He has to say. What more do you want? “Seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence (2 Peter 1:3)”. When you’re having problems ask yourself, are you listening? There is a way He has provided. Which steps will you follow?
In the snow, my footsteps are large compared to my son’s. My son wanted to venture out and I advised Him to follow into my footsteps. He didn’t listen and ventured out into the snow. Needless to say the snow swallowed him up. I picked him up and set him on my path again. I looked back and can see my foot prints and then his inside of mine. Take a look and see are you seeing no steps or two?
When you fall don’t be afraid to allow Him to pick you up and start life over again. You can start life over. Once you do start it over allow Christ to be your pilot, Holy Spirit as your co-pilot and allow God to be your fortress. Remember to keep looking for those set of prints. If you need someone to listen to you and to give you a hand up, I am here. May God bless you. Your not a failure. God only turns it around to make a Yes for the Kingdom which brings glory and honor to Him.
