I have been bound and determined to ignore that “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:22) for months now. I thought if I ignored it then I wouldn’t have go through any character building exercises or be challenged in any way. I could just go about life and be happy and free. To put it bluntly, that idea sucked!
I know I needed a break from all the “ministry” stuff I was involved in and I needed to spend some time growing as “me”. But you can’t really grow and ignore His voice. The two work against each other. I finally gave in and started listening. Actually I had no choice, it was almost like He was yelling at me to pay attention. And I am so thankful that I did.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11
He plans aren’t to hurt me but to bring me to the place where I am being all that He has created me to be. I am seeing that really clearly right now and I am so very thankful!
I know that voice well!
ReplyDeleteIts easier to just give in!