Wednesday, March 7, 2018

 

 

 

Devotional for Wednesday, March 7, 2018
“The Whispers of Our Lord”

 

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by Dona Hake
 
 
 
I recall a time feeling overwhelmed, and I looked up to the Lord, and asked Him for help for I had a very busy day ahead of me. My mind seemed to be filled with thoughts of wondering how I was going to be able to accomplish all that needed to be done. In the midst of my anxious thoughts I heard a whisper from deep within me that seemed to quiet me, and bring fresh perspective to my day. The Lord was softly speaking to me these few words that quieted my soul, “Sometimes it is not as big as it looks.“ Sometimes we just need to stop ourselves in the midst of the hurry of the day, and seek His help for that is truly where peace comes from. It only takes a few sweet words from our Lord to calm our storms within us and bring the clarity that we are seeking.
 
I have heard it said “Worry casts a big shadow on small things.“ While we may not be worrying about things that need to be done, we can still feel overwhelmed, and anxious thoughts will be able to multiply and scatter through our souls. Anxious thoughts can keep us unable to focus and think clearly. If we permit this to happen our peace will be robbed.
 
Psalm 94:19 says “When my anxious thoughts multiply
within me, Your comforts delight me.”
 
While that scripture is so comforting, we must realize that our will is involved and, we must first and foremost desire the peace and comfort of the Lord above trying to work things out in our own ability. There are times that we must make a quality decision that we are not going to permit anxious thoughts or worries to become louder than the precious sweet whispers of our Lord. Our Lord desires to lead us beside still waters, and cause us to lay down in His green pastures. Oh how He desires to restore our souls in the midst of those times where we feel burdened with cares. I leave you with a favorite quote of mine from Ralph Waldo Emerson…
 
“Let us be silent that we may hear the whisper of God.“