I began my morning by asking God for a word for His daughters. (I often do as I am walking my pup.) By the time I arrived at my office, I was still waiting, so I sat at my desk and wrote on a piece of paper:
Father, today I am listening for Your voice (and Your voice only).
You see, there are many voices that gain our attention. You may have actual people calling your name or seeking your attention at any given moment throughout the day. Our cell phones keep us busy, whether we are actually communicating socially or conducting business or are enthralled by the happenings on social media. The doom and gloom in the news can be a loud distraction. Doubt and fear make a lot of noise. The enemy is always standing by, telling you lies and trying to distort your perspective. Even your own emotions can be cacophonous, so it’s important to allow yourself the moment to be still so that you can hear what the Holy Spirit is whispering to you.
Will you commit to doing that today, Sister?
Life is full of distractions that take our focus off the voice of our Heavenly Father, so we have to be diligent in our pursuit of seeking His face daily. We have to actively listen for His voice. That means we are concentrating fully, taking time to understand what God is saying to us, and then responding in obedience to whatever God has spoken.
The Manna Chef 