He Says It Best When You Say Nothing At All

Just shut up and listen.

The concept seems so simple, doesn't it?  But is it?  How often do you shut up and listen....REALLY LISTEN...to what God is saying to you?  It's more difficult than it may seem.  I've been practicing it a lot more lately and am happy to say that it does get easier, but still can be quite challenging at times.

Our thoughts and minds are so crowded.  So muddled with so much information and so many questions.  Just sitting still and trying to be quiet and not think of anything can be quite the task.  "Did I turn off the iron?"  "What am I going to cook for supper?"  "Did I remember to mail car payment?"  "I wonder what she meant by that?"  "I need to add sugar to the grocery list."  "Now where did I put that coupon?"  "I've got to remember to call Susan and ask about her mom,"....

The thoughts go on and on and on.  Shutting our brains off - even for a few minutes - isn't easy. But it can be done and is so worth it.  Scripture tells us over and over again to LISTEN.  Here are just a few examples:

Proverbs 1:33, "...but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm."
Proverbs 7:24, "Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say."
Proverbs 8:34, "Blessed are those who listen to me,.."

We may be quick to praise God for His blessings or to ask for what we need but how often do we take the time to simply listen to His answers or His instructions.  Try to find some time each day to do so.  You may be surprised by what He has to say!