On a run this morning I noticed the darkening sky warning me that a storm is coming. I thought, Glad I didn’t know or else I would have missed out on this run. Then thought, I better get movin’.
As I continued, it hit me that if I did know the storm was coming I would have overthoughtaboutit, paced around my house, checked the weather app, and ultimately chose not to go; reading into the future and believing I wouldn’t make it back home in time.
I would have focused on the storm and not what was possible in the moment.
I would have missed out on the always awe-inspirating thoughts my Spirit throws my way throughout each mile.
I would have missed out on feeling as good as I do now.
Then I thought, if I do get caught in the storm, it will be a temporary inconvenience. Any storm previously has never taken me out.
I’m glad I don’t always know when the storms of life are heading my way. I would have been focused on the wrong thing robbing me of current possibilities.
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Additionally, for those of you who ask me how to hear more clearly from God. I invite you to run through this quick moment in time with me and I’ll show you.
1. I was minding my own business.
2. I noticed the sky.
3. I got a nudge to take a picture.
4. I began to think.
Where’s God in that?!
1. I was running, but I’m never on my own. No, not talking about Jagger, I’m talking about His Spirit. And God always cares about our business.
2. We noticed the sky. Seems like a natural thing to do—look with our eyes—but, we are spiritual beings. There are no coincidences and there’s always supernatural in the natural (if we are willing to see it).
3. His Spirit—uses my enjoyment of taking pictures—nudged me to take the picture for a reason that is unbeknownst to me, but I do it anyway and then wait.
4. Within my own thoughts, we begin to talk about it. Trusting that what I’m thinking is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy. (Philippians 4:8)
I would love to hear from you:
Have you found yourself focusing on the storm rather than what's possible?
Do you feel comfortable with listening to God's voice all throughout the day? Through good times as well as the storms?
How do you hear Gods voice? I’ve felt his nudge, I’ve seen his signs. While walking and thinking of a person in my life who has hurt me deeply, I have stumbled upon feathers. But I don’t believe I’ve ever heard his voice.
My mind talks ALOT! So my question is how do I know if it's God voice or my own, or even the devils? Sometimes it's very obvious but most of the time I never I don't know. Thank you