How do you record what you believe God is saying to you?
Do you keep a journal - a spiritual diary?
Do you write down your prayers with following pages blank to record answers?
A few years ago as part of my journaling I began pausing and waiting in God's presence after laying my praise, concerns and petitions at His feet - to listen quietly.
Within this listening time I write these words at the top of a page -
"Is God saying?"
And then I begin to write down what I think God is saying to me.
Sometimes these times have produced wisdom far beyond my capacity and discernment and have left me wildly surprised.
Sometimes I have wondered if it is God or me who is speaking.
Sometimes I have received clear direction on the path I am to follow.
Sometimes I receive comfort and reassurance about my journey.
It is time and patience that proves the truth or fancy of these messages.
Try it yourself.
Ask God what He is saying to you and then record what you believe He is telling you - then wait for confirmation.
Always remember that whatever God says will always be in agreement with Scripture and His nature.
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Saturday, January 9, 2010
New Beginnings
At last a New Year has budded full of new opportunities, hopes and dreams. And it's time to put some things from last year to rest, and leave them there! I am leaving behind my old home where I lived and brought up my three children for 21 years. I was pregnant with my third child when we bought the house and celebrated her 21st birthday with over a hundred guests just before we left. My two eldest children are now married and so I have moved on with only my youngest daughter. Doesn't life change!
But the new is good and God's grace shines through every day and in so many ways. My new house is only ten minuets walk from the beach! It faces the sun all day long and has a lovely tree-filled outlook from almost every room. It is small - less to clean and it has a wonderful relaxed feel to it. I am already filling it up with prayer. Of course I know God found this house for me. He had already been here preparing it for me. I feel His presence. He knows what He is doing. And this morning as I lay in bed - it's Saturday - I asked Him to open the windows of my spirit and soul to hear and understand His thoughts. Only then can I know His will. And He is speaking! What is He saying to you?
But the new is good and God's grace shines through every day and in so many ways. My new house is only ten minuets walk from the beach! It faces the sun all day long and has a lovely tree-filled outlook from almost every room. It is small - less to clean and it has a wonderful relaxed feel to it. I am already filling it up with prayer. Of course I know God found this house for me. He had already been here preparing it for me. I feel His presence. He knows what He is doing. And this morning as I lay in bed - it's Saturday - I asked Him to open the windows of my spirit and soul to hear and understand His thoughts. Only then can I know His will. And He is speaking! What is He saying to you?
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