Still Small Voice
By: Wilma Ditterline

You know, I have to admit, while reading through some of my past articles lately I realized something. I realized that I spend the time writing these things down for those of you who read them, but I don't take enough of it to heart myself. I give all of this advice and these words that God puts on my heart, but then I forget to see that He's giving it directly to me as well. I think sometimes we get so caught up in our busy lives of school, work, family, and friends that we forget to stop for a while and listen to that still small voice. We go about our day and wonder why we don't feel God around us, why we feel like our prayers are hitting the ceiling. Then, we expect also to be able to speak His life and word into others without feeding ourselves with it. Trust me I'm talking to myself here too.

I think it's time to remember something simple; take the time to rest, to listen, to hear what He is trying to speak to you. Do you know that He loves you? I bet you know that He loves everyone, but have you internalized that to understand how much He wants to speak to you and love you too? I often get caught up in the idea of loving everyone and knowing that God loves everyone, but it's in those quiet times of heartfelt pain and turmoil that I forget He loves me too. Take a breather with me. Let's just sit for a few minutes and listen.

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