listening breakthrough
This morning’s been great. It’s been the kind of morning that shows me hope for the future. Does that make sense?
I’ve been praying hard about God’s favor and peace to come over me in ways that I haven’t experienced before, and this morning I believe it happened. I don’t know how to explain it. I just know that in a new way I feel confident for the future.
For me this new confidence came in the form of a phone call from a friend. It wasn’t a long conversation (my phone died in the middle of the conversation) yet it was enough to change my outlook in the meantime. He didn’t say anything profound. All he said was, “I’m with you.”
It’s amazing how those simple words have changed me this morning. As I sit here and drink my coffee, I don’t feel alone. And that’s such a freeing thought. That despite my mess-ups, and future mess-ups, I’m walking with people in this journey of life.
In a weird sort of way as I grow older, it is becoming clearer to me, that we are Jesus to the people around us. That the things we need Him to say, we can say, and if we are listening with a discerning ear to the people around us, they may be acting as His mouth piece. For the truth is, my friend isn’t going to always be with me, but Jesus is (Matthew 28:20). And this morning,
through my friend, I was reminded of that.
The challenge for today is to listen carefully at what people are saying to you. The Scriptures say that we may be entertaining angels without knowing it (Hebrews 13:2). I don’t believe this Scripture is mentioned solely so we would treat people with love (although we should), but that it serves as a reminder that the very thing you need, and are longing to hear from God, may be on it’s way.
Hey Matt,
Sounds like a great time this morning. God uses the simplest of things…like a few well timed words from a friend…to remind us of his faithfulness. Do want to link up for coffee at Ugly Mugs this week? I could meet on Friday some time…let me know. Phil 1:6
hey tim. sounds good to me. say 10?
Sometimes I just need to stop and listen…. I haven’t stopped today…
me neither. thanks for the reminder.
Ive been reading a book about angels by David Jeremiah. Angels are like one way email from God but they are more than just messengers they are messengers endowed.
Maybe you are about to have an encounter, I pray God will bless you.
That’s good stuff my friend. You have a God given burden, and along with that burden comes all the resources of heaven to see it through. What an amzing journey you’re on…what an amazing God we serve!
andi, you are such an encouragement. thank you for your friendship.
God speaks to us in strange ways, if we’re listening. Glad your were. If you listening HE will bring you much happiness and erase your fears, and sadness. I’ve learned a lot lately and lean on HIM. Since the stroke, I’ve not been able to express myself like I would like too, but you knowing me, you understand. LOVE YOU and ALYSON. Miss ya’ll so much.
winnie, you’re right. God does speak to us in strange ways. Alyson and I love you and eddie too. I’m glad you’re still learning. I pray I always will…