My sister, Cathi gave me a book years ago called: God Calling by A.J. Russell. My copy from 1994 is so tattered and worn that you can hardly read it anymore, but I cherish it! I cherish it because Cathi gave it to me. She gave it to me out of the goodness of her heart and love for me. She gave it to me so that I could grow in my faith and I have. We have.....and it is wonderful!
The author writes this book to "Two Listeners" and as I read it, I feel like he is talking directly to my sister Cathi and me. And, as I reflect on this book and all that it has taught me over the years, I think about how much both of us have grown in our faith over the past 25 years. It is really amazing to see the growth in myself and in my sister. God has truly blessed us with a gift of "listening" to Him and to each other. Each day we text each other a scripture or devotion or an encouraging word. What fun it is to send and receive because we both want to grow. We both want to learn. We both want to grow closer to God in our walk every day! And, the beautiful thing is - we have grown!!! And, I believe we are closer to God than we each were 25 years ago.
Listening to God is a process. It is a process that has become a journey. And that journey lasts a lifetime. Listening to God and for God are not easy to do in this restless world! But it is possible!
When was the last time you sat down in a quiet place and just listened to God? Spent time with Him alone. Reading His Word and truly listening. If it's been awhile, it's worth the effort to do that again! If you never had done it, try it - it is amazing!!!
One of the things I have learned is that you must ask the Holy Spirit to help you!
If you have accepted Jesus Christ into your heart, then the Holy Spirit dwells inside of you!
Yep = YOU!
And, if that has taken place, then learning and growing is possible every single day!!!
So we ask.
So we journey.
So we learn.
So we grow.
So we encourage one another.
So we grow closer to God every day.
So we listen.....
I encourage you to stop, breath and allow the Holy Spirit to work in your heart. Yes, life is busy! I get that - we all have busy lives!!! That is NOT going to change.
And, it takes an intentional effort to stop and spend time with our precious Lord. But, oh my how it is worth the effort!!!
He is closer than we realize....closer than we think.....closer than our breath...
Stop and listen.....it's worth the effort and it just may change your life for the better!!!
