Take Time to Listen

“But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul. When you are in distress and all these things have come upon you, in the latter days you will return to the LORD your God and listen to His voice.” Deuteronomy 4:29-30

Few moments in life are actually silent enough for God to speak to us. And yet one of the key factors in hearing the voice of God is cultivating uninterrupted time alone with Him.

For some busy moms and dads this may seem next to impossible. Many of their days begin at 5:30 in the morning and end shortly before midnight. Fighting feelings of guilt, they wonder how they will ever have time to know God intimately.

The first thing you need to remember is that God will never condemn you (Rom. 8:1) In His compassion, He draws you into a closer relationship with Him. Many times the circumstances and stresses of life become gateways of opportunity to such a relationship.

The primary way God speaks to us is through His Word. Begin to cultivate His presence by making a commitment to set aside time each day to be alone with Him. No matter how short it may seem at first, tell Him that you really want to hear from Him.

God always honors an obedient heart and promises to guide us as we seek Him. Ask Him to speak directly to your set of circumstances so you may have His wisdom in dealing with every aspect of life. Learning to listen to God will change the way you view life and its challenges.

When we learn to listen to the voice of God, we live securely.