Leaning in “And the Lord came and called as before “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10 Have you ever been intently listening to someone speak, and suddenly realize your body is physically leaning in to get closer to the sound? Instinctively, your body knows, the closer the proximity,…
Rhythm of hearing “Inclined your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David” Isaiah 55:3 There is a rhythm when you are in sync with God’s voice. At times it’s a slow dance, a pace that isn’t…
Inhale… Exhale… “Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature” Genesis2:7 There is no magic formula to listen to God. No ten-point-plan to follow. Because it’s all based on your relationship with our Father. But…
None other “You shall have no other gods before me” Exodus 20:3 The idols in our lives aren’t big bronze statues of Baal or something the great Sphinx in the Giza plateau of Egypt. Our idols became things like our cell phones, our series binge, our busy lives and even the lives of others. There…
Expect God to show up “Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.” Psalms 116:2 I’ve noticed people praying (or asking for prayer) but not believing that God will honour their prayer or even hear it. Let’s take a trip down memory lane for…
Your God place “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” Matthew 6:6 Our modern civilisation does not include a specific prayer room in…
Designed for a relationship “Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is From now on, you do know him and have seen him!” John 14:6-7 Where light falls…
Be still “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalms 46:10 We work hard to find God, searching for Him in the pages of the Bible, soaking up His truths, studying scripture and memorizing passages until we know them by…
Roots “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in me,…
It only took One “I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives.” John 12:24 NLT The wonder of Gods creation always leaves me in worshipping awe. That only one, tiny…
