I'm so quick to tell God what I need and what I desire. Often times I pray and ask Him to align my heart with His, to make me like Him, etc.. I greatly desire to honor and glorify Him in all I do. I feel bad sometimes with how often I ask Him for things, even though I don't often ask for something materialistic or tangible- truly do I want to know and love God more. One thing I realized after praying to Jesus was that I really do not know how to be still. I do not know quite how to listen to Him.
I'm seeking the Lord for answers and I've realized I do not quite know how to be still and listen.
I'm seeking the Lord for answers and I've realized I do not quite know how to be still and listen.
"Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!"
- Psalm 46:10 (NKJV)
I WANT TO KNOW GOD! I AM DESPERATE TO KNOW HIM and to ENCOUNTER HIM! When I pray I go on and on about how I feel, what I desire God to do, and of course thankfulness. But what kind of relationship do I have if I do all the talking and don't really take the time to listen to God? IT"S SO HARD FOR ME TO BE STILL!!!
God is always speaking, and He is so for me. He doesn't hide Himself from me, He doesn't ignore me, but He cares and loves me with all that He is. My mind actually cannot wrap itself around how great, deep and wide the love of Jesus is for me and for YOU.
One thing we need to remember is that Jesus is a God of peace and clarity. Yes, some things are not revealed for quite some time BUT God does not create confusion nor does He desire for us to remain in confusion. We need to learn to take moments to simply be still and listen to God. I promise you He is speaking to you!
I know that one thing I'm desiring to know is what I'll be doing after David's Tent DC ends in November. I want to be preparing now for what is to come, but I know that God wants me to be fully present right where I am. I don't have to worry about not being prepared, I don't have to worry about not knowing the way. I know my God and He knows me, and His plans for me are so good.
God is always speaking, and He is so for me. He doesn't hide Himself from me, He doesn't ignore me, but He cares and loves me with all that He is. My mind actually cannot wrap itself around how great, deep and wide the love of Jesus is for me and for YOU.
One thing we need to remember is that Jesus is a God of peace and clarity. Yes, some things are not revealed for quite some time BUT God does not create confusion nor does He desire for us to remain in confusion. We need to learn to take moments to simply be still and listen to God. I promise you He is speaking to you!
I know that one thing I'm desiring to know is what I'll be doing after David's Tent DC ends in November. I want to be preparing now for what is to come, but I know that God wants me to be fully present right where I am. I don't have to worry about not being prepared, I don't have to worry about not knowing the way. I know my God and He knows me, and His plans for me are so good.
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."
- Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV)
If you are seeking the Lord for clarity, direction, answers, or anything, learn to trust Him, His will and His timing! Yes, we play a role and have to do our part, but I want to encourage you to learn to quiet yourself, pause, reflect, attune your heart and your ears to hear and know the voice of God. He is speaking to you, you need only to listen.
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