God is Talking to Us
Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2011
by Marijo Phelps
Nope, this isn’t some science fiction fantasy piece. It is about hearing the voice of God, the very God who created the universe and set those stars in place. It still boggles my mind that He would desire a relationship with us as individuals, but He really does. He has expressed this in His Word, the Bible. That is one way He can and does talk to us, through His Word. Have you ever been reading along and had a particular scripture almost jump off the page at you? HE is trying to make something real and clear to you.
Or that person who mentions a scripture and says that they were praying for you and that scripture came to mind. They might not even know what you are praying about and the give youi the same scripture which “jumped off the page” while you were reading His Word the day before.
Yes, it sure helps if we read His Word. Then it is fresh in our minds and He can highlight things He really wants us to absorb. It also helps to have praying friends.
Have you ever run and sat in your Daddy’s lap? Just to let him surround you with his arms and hug you close? You still can, figuratively, with your Heavenly Father. Maybe you never had an earthly Daddy you were close to – well, your Daddy God would like to be that Dad even today, the one you thought you never had. He is waiting, ready and willing to hug you close with His everlasting arms.
If we listen really carefully we can hear His heart for us today:
Sit. Bring your mind into captive concentration on my Word and your Jesus.
There is warfare going on and the spiritual enemies are everywhere. They permeate the world BUT mighty is HE who overshadows all, has overcome and is yet to RETURN.
Be a disciplined soldier loved and encouraged as the child you are, SOON to see your FATHER and redeemer!!! Selah. Selah. Selah. (Pause and think calmly about that)
Following are some scriptures to think about.
Romans 8:7
the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. (NIV)
Romans 12:2
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (NIV)
1 Corinthians 14:15
So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind. (NIV)
1 John 4:4
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (NIV)
Psalm 135:5
I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods. (NIV)
2 Timothy 2:3
Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (NIV)
Prayer: Oh, Father God, please help us to be good soldiers. Help us to be equipped by You to fight the battle in our minds and to pray always without ceasing in the Spirit and in our understanding, to grow up to be like our Jesus. AMEN.
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Hi MJ! Very encouraging message! I am amazed that God would create us to have fellowship with him. He is all sufficient and did not need us, but He constantly shows how much He wants us. Blessings! TIt is so amazing, isn't it? And then to think we sometimes shirk it off - the Creator of the Universe - the creator of our hearts and we act like it is no big deal and walk the other way - YIKES! That needs to sink in and compel us to respond! I just finally had my quiet time today... rich.
You have a lovely outlook on life. Thank you for writing your inspirations.Thanks Heidi - it is Jesus who gets me through in fairly good shape all the time! HE is so able and we? We are "but dust". In spite of my goof and sometimes bad choices He loves me (and you!)I must say I envy you in this regard - things are just not that clear to me
I like your article :)Thanks Krista, I do appreciate your taking time to read it!
What can I say but Amen, Marijo. I have had those same experiences of God confirming and affirming His word through someone. God bless you sister.He is SO good - and incredible and faithful and strong when we are puny - wow!
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