Opening Your Ears

Listening (Definition)- 1.To make an effort to hear something. 2. To pay attention; heed.

I hear alot of Christians say, " Why doesn't God talk to me, like He does to other people?" " Ugh, it just seems like I never hear God talk to me!"

Think about it...
Are you really listening?

Did you read that definition?
TO make an effort.

If you want to hear God's voice, if you want to hear what He has to say to you, then all you have to do is stop and listen. You have to turn off the things around you, like maybe the tv, music, cell phones, and sometimes even your own thoughts to stop and make an effort and say, " God.. I want to hear your voice, I want to hear You speak to me." And you know what...? He WILL speak to you! You will hear Him so clearly, if you just listen! Make an effort! If you want to, you will! He doesn't chose to speak to certain people, He's not prejudice, or judging you of things you've done, He wants to speak to you in a different way, in a way that's made for you listen to.

You have to learn when God is speaking to you. I'm not saying you'll hear a voice like some people do, but God can speak to you through things.
He can speak to you through the Bible, through prayer, through someone else like family, friends, or even something that you read, and you just know that God wanted you to read it! God can speak to you through anything, you just have to have your ears & eyes ready at all times, to receive a Word from God.

If you have trouble, stopping and listening to God then, pray about it and ask Him to help you seek His voice more. Sometimes it isn't always easy to do, and you do have to prepare yourself but that's ok. Don't dwell in negativity or idle thoughts, that can keep you from hearing God.

Remember: Life won't always seem so complicated or confusing if you just listen to God's instruction, and ask Him to speak to you. :) Don't be afraid...all you have to do is ask, talk to Him like you can see Him sitting right next to you.
Trust me, He's there...and listening to your every word, and ready to share a special word with you. :)

Til Next time fellow hearers,
Tori Taylar

Father God, we just ask you that you help us prepare our minds, our hearts, and our ears to listen to you everyday, to receive whatever it is that you want to tell us, or have in store for us. We pray Jesus, that we will keep our hearts open and prepared at all times, to listen to your instruction, because that's the only way we can make it in this world. In Jesus Name..Amen.