Beep. Ding. Chime. Tick. Dong. Buzz.
Sounds that prompt, alert, signal and remind.
This week as I left my van in a hurry, a familiar ding alerted me to the fact that I had left my lights on. As I reached back for the switch, I had a simple thought. How often in my hurried life, do I need a gentle prompt as a reminder to slow down, attend to the situation at hand, keeping my mind in the moment and not on things yet to come?
In that moment, I was reminded of the Holy Spirit. Do I move about too quickly to receive His gentle nudging, awakening my senses to the beauty of the moment? Am I aware of His direction, willingly changing my course if prompted? Do I sense His urging, seeking out those who are in need of encouragement, support, or refreshment? Do I quiet myself long enough to hear? See? Feel? Respond?
May I move about less, so that He might move more.
Still Small Voice
Written by Brian Doerksen
When I hear your still small voice
Your kindness stirs me within
Lord I need to hear your voice
To lead me and break me once again
Speak my Lord, I want to hear
Your voice is all that I need
Speak my Lord, I will obey
Your voice is life to me
Sounds that prompt, alert, signal and remind.
This week as I left my van in a hurry, a familiar ding alerted me to the fact that I had left my lights on. As I reached back for the switch, I had a simple thought. How often in my hurried life, do I need a gentle prompt as a reminder to slow down, attend to the situation at hand, keeping my mind in the moment and not on things yet to come?
In that moment, I was reminded of the Holy Spirit. Do I move about too quickly to receive His gentle nudging, awakening my senses to the beauty of the moment? Am I aware of His direction, willingly changing my course if prompted? Do I sense His urging, seeking out those who are in need of encouragement, support, or refreshment? Do I quiet myself long enough to hear? See? Feel? Respond?
May I move about less, so that He might move more.
Still Small Voice
Written by Brian Doerksen
When I hear your still small voice
Your kindness stirs me within
Lord I need to hear your voice
To lead me and break me once again
Speak my Lord, I want to hear
Your voice is all that I need
Speak my Lord, I will obey
Your voice is life to me
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