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Stillness - Part 2

Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said: "Who am I, O Sovereign LORD, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?
2 Samuel 7:18

Here are three reasons we do not hear God speaking to us more often:

• We do not know how to handle His silence. When God seems to be silent we think, "Did I ask the wrong question? Was I foolish to expect an answer?" Do not be upset. God is a living being, not an answering machine; He speaks when He has something to say to you.
• We do not listen for God's voice. In addition to carving out blocks of quiet time to listen to God, you must learn to keep your ears tuned to Him each day. One Christian author writes: "A friend of mine has a company car equipped with AM/FM radio, a CD player and mobile phone which he consistently monitors at a low decibel level. Often we have been riding together, talking and listening to music, when all of a sudden he will active his hands-free kit and say, 'I am here, what is up?' With all the other noise in the car I never hear the signal, but he has tuned his ear to it. He is able to carry on a conversation and listen to music without ever missing an incoming call." And it is possible for you to develop that same sensitivity to God's voice.
• We do not plan to do anything about it. When God speaks we listen, nod and say, "How interesting!" If we do not follow up on His leadings, God may see no reason to continue speaking. When He speaks to us it is usually toward one end - obedience!

Prayer
Heavenly Father – help my "listening skills" – especially in hearing your voice. Keep me in your Word – so I can hear you speak. In Jesus' Name, Amen