Leaf through some big art books, letting my eyes linger on the works of the masters. “Oh God,” I whisper, “help me! What do I do? What do you want me to do?”Īnd in the quietness of my little studio, I do very much the same as in front of my blank computer screen. I sometimes feel suddenly weak, or dull, as if I could never come up with another idea as long as I live. I wheel into the room and the illustration board stares back at me. Come straight ahead, and I will be with you. Whether I turn to the right or to the left, my ears hear a voice behind me, saying, “This is the way walk in it” (Isaiah 30:21).ĭon’t turn back, he tells me. And he has never failed to meet at that place of listening. Then maybe we’ll take a long sip of coffee, hold hands, and pray…which always includes keeping “ears tuned” to what the Lord thinks ought to be accomplished in the next task, whether it’s an article or a letter or part of a manuscript. How do we do that here at the office? Maybe Francie and I will flip open a hymnal and harmonize on “My Faith Looks Up to Thee.” Or we’ll grab a co-worker on her way to the copy machine as she passes by the office door, and have her join us on a verse of “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” We’ll take a minute to consider one of the names of Jesus. That means raising my spiritual antennae to discern his clear directional signal. But I dare not rush between jobs without pausing to thank God for what was just completed…and to ask him for guidance on what is to be done next. These are tools that help me listen to God.Īs in anyone’s day, I’m constantly shifting gears from one task to the next. On a lower shelf, flanking the keyboard, a book of Christian poetry props up against a volume on the name of Jesus. A well-thumbed Book of Common Prayer lies within easy reach on a shelf above. A hymnal leans companionably against the monitor. Father the hunger and thirst i have is for you alone.Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) I declare and decree Heavenly Father, my God are bigger than anything i am facing today,because my steps are ordered and directed by YOU. Almighty Father I prayed that i find a job and be able to find a place to stay. Father I know all things are possible and you will make a way out of no way. Blessings me Father in everything that I do and help me to rely on your promises. Lord, guide me as I will listen attentively to your voice. Lord lead me through the paths of righteous, as I have been struggling with trying to accomplish tasks in my own strength.
Lord, you are my rock, my fortress, my refuge, my strong tower, my guider, my provider, my protector, my Savior, my healer my everything. Heavenly Father i come you seeking guidance, wisdom, strength, peace and love. I walk by faith not by sight, no weapon formed against me shall prosper. And whenever we put people down, whenever we use people for our own good, whenever we cheat, or gossip or judge someone’s worth based on race or class or political opinion, we disrespect the image of God in them.Īre you struggling with judging and comparing yourself and others? Ask God for a perspective shift – because when we view ourselves and others through God’s eyes, nothing looks the same. When we see God’s image in others, that changes our response to those around us. When we understand that our lives are gifts from God, that changes how we live. Through the vast diversity of people and personalities, God is displaying something of Himself through each and every one of us. God says that we are to look for HIM in others, whether they appear seemingly ordinary or incredibly talented. I get that atmosphere that people don’t like and think I have done something wrong or I am not good enough for them, BUT! here is what I have learned and I thank God that He has shown me how wrong I am and that doing what God wants is the answer to my silly thoughts. I have asked God to forgive me for I now realise that my thoughts about people are wrong.
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