Time to listen

Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. - Psalm 46:10

If we really want to hear from God, we can't approach Him with selective hearing, hoping to narrow the topics down to only what we want to hear. People take time to listen for God's voice when they have issues they want solved. If they have a problem or concerns about their job or need wisdom on how to have more prosperity or how to deal with a child, then they are all ears to hear what God has to say.

Don't just go to God and talk to Him when you want or need something; spend time with Him just listening. He will open up many issues if you will be still before Him and simply listen.

For many peple, listening is an ability that must be developed by practice. I have always been a talker and have never had to try to talk. But I have had to learn to listen on purpose. The Lord says, "Be still, and know that I am God." Our flesh is full of energy and usually wants to be active doing something, so it can e difficult for us to be still.

When you ask God somehting, take time and listen. Even if He does not respond right at that moment, He will in due time. You may be doing some ordinary task when God decides to speak to you, but if you have honored Him by listening as part of your fellowhship with him, He will speak at the right time.