Have you ever had a thought whisper through your mind that you know was not in your voice? You know it is not from your own grey cells. Usually it is short, and a call to action. Go Here. Help Her. Do this. Don’t respond. Walk away.
Some call it your conscience and tell you to let it be your guide. Mine is not that wise.
Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say. Isaiah 28:23
Yesterday I heard that outside but inside voice. “Query them.”
“Them” was to a missionary organization for which I have been a spokesperson for several years. They had just developed a children’s mission-minded study and they wanted me to promote it at an upcoming church convention. What about one for the adults? So, for once, I obeyed that whispered inwardly command and emailed the executive director. Within an hour I received a resounding YES!!
God has granted me the task of writing a Bible study for an organization I thoroughly believe in, support and trust. Yes, it will definitely increase my exposure as a Christian writer within my denomination something I have prayed for multiple times this year. But more than that, it is a way I can give back by encouraging others to support the needy in 32 countries, including my own. I emailed friends and family (and put the joyous news of Facebook) to keep me in prayer as I undergo this endeavor. The response has been overwhelming, heart warming and humbling.
Yesterday I found God in two ways – in a whispered directive and in the responses of so many of you who are near and dear to my heart. Thank you.
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5
How will you respond when you hear that whisper in your mind?
** picture is courtesy of Steven Shorrock
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