There are numerous sounds we hear that are so distinctive that even out of context we recognize them immediately.  Waves crashing the beach, birds singing, cars on the highway, lawn mowers….the list goes on.  We have grown accustomed to these audible memories and quickly distinguish each one. Our capacity to soak up new information and store old is astounding.  Many feel we have not touched our brain power’s true potential, I agree. 

All of us know it takes practice, studying  and a willingness to work to keep our brain alive and well and active. 

God’s voice, His whisper is just like that familiar old sound of say, thunder, once we hear it nothing else can mimick it. My problem is now that I have experienced that whisper of God my Father, I long for more and unfortunately He does not work on demand.

For me, His voice arrives unexpected, and long overdue.  Nothing would bring greater pleasure to me than to hear His sweet voice in my ear and spirit each day. Sometimes it is simply the longing for Him to draw near and even whisper to me that carries me through the storms of life.

I recognize that old familiar melody of His word by the knowledge His living Bible reveals to me.  I know beyond a shadow of a doubt He has spoken to me when what I hear aligns with His written word, if it does not-out of my head it goes.  I refuse to store negative words or thoughts in my head.  Tenderly He speaks to my spirit guiding me, leading me, but do I always heed His call?  Do I use my brain to it’s full capacity and listen for my Father on a regular basis? No, I have to admit, I do not.  So that leaves me without brain power, His power.

Training our hearts and minds to hear God is just like going to school, we must study and learn.  Studying His word everyday, spend time alone with God and train yourself to be attune to His voice.  Pray and ask Him to speak to you….and wait.

Be still and rest until you hear that old familiar sound, “Cindy Kay I am here, I am near.”  “Be still and know that I am God.”

In the stillness of our chaotic lives, be patient, wait on God, call out to Him and then listen for His voice.  It will come, and you WILL recognize and remember His whispers of love.

“My sheep hear My voice and I know them, and they follow Me.  And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of my hand.”  John 10: 27-28