It's Not Always a Burning Bush

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of having lunch with one of my former Sunday school students.  She is 22, vibrant and in a good place.  It was so refreshing to see that in someone who I spent most Sundays with for the better part of three years.  It was great to see her.  But a midst our conversation I could hear the Lord speaking to me.   His message was as present as if He were sitting there with us.  In a way, I know that He was. 

Now this was not a burning bush episode; a flame did not erupt from my Caprese wrap or burst up from my French fries.  If you ever wondered how it is that God speaks to you, I believe that He speaks to us through our dreams and in the words spoken to you by someone else.  His voice can come through in the thoughts that “hit” you out of nowhere.  His message breaks upon you when you "study" on your feelings.  His direction comes to you through the actions you witness and sometimes through the actions you take, although you may not realize it until after the action is taken.  At least, that is what I THINK.  You may think differently and that’s fine.  It’s different for each of us and can come to us differently each time.

God spoke to me yesterday but I didn't hear the words until today.  I was so caught up in getting back to my desk and work and other things that it didn't dawn on me that He was speaking to me until the quiet of THIS morning.  I didn't recognize it until I became still and emptied my head of everything but the peaceful calm that wraps around you in the predawn light.

It is awesome to pray.  Prayer is POWERFUL.  But what good is power if you’re not plugged in?  What good is having power and being plugged in if you don’t turn on the light?  If you’re in the dark about something, pray (get the power), meditate (plug in and listen) and then turn on your faith (let His light fill you).

Be filled with Light for the Life of You.

<3 Always & Peace ∞

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