This morning was Day 3 of my journey in listening to God this week…and it proved once again that I have a long way to go. I got a call at around 2 in the morning for a work issue and had a tough time getting back to sleep. I also have a funeral to prepare for on Friday. I was tired and my mind was racing in a thousand directions…except towards God.
Plain and simple…I just couldn’t quiet my spirit long enough to hear God. There was too much noise…too much distraction. I decided not to push it too hard. And I know that God isn’t going to hammer for it. Because I know he loves me. And I know He was with me all day…at work…at the home of a family that has just lost their dad…at home after it all. He was with me as I started putting together the memorial service.
It’s comforting to know that God is always there, even when we aren’t at our best. So, I plan to get some sleep tonight and get right back into the saddle tomorrow…I know He’ll be there waiting for me with the right word(s). And at least I’m learning not to feel so guilty when I don’t live up to my own expectations…guilt is not fruit from God (it’s from that other dude!).
More to come…
Post Tags: Listening
Are you finding it harder to listen to God than study Him? I do.
I hadn’t thought of it that way…but, yeah. It’s so much easier to study than listen.
Huh?