Listen To That Voice

I was planning on taking an extra day off from posting something today; it being Memorial Day and all. However, God must have had something else in mind. I kept hearing that "little voice" tell me to just read the Psalm for this week. you all know that "little voice". The one which enters your brain as a whisper, and the more it's ignored the louder it gets. Which is why when I finally gave in to reading the Psalm I had a chuckle, closed my eyes, and said to God, "I get it, thank you."

Psalm 29 talks about giving credit where credit is due because, after all, God is the reason for creation's very existence. And, as they have for the past few weeks, The Psalmist lets us know exactly how omnipotent God is. I got the feeling if I hadn't stopped to listen when I did I might have been snapped in half like one of those cedars. Which brings me to what I am thinking today; why don't we stop to listen anymore?

Recently my wife made a comment which somewhat surprised me, not so much that she said it but more because it's how I've felt for a while. It was just after 6:00 pm and we were watching an old war movie. I grabbed the TV's remote control, and before I had a chance to change the channel she asked what I was doing. "It's 6, time for the news." I said. Watching the nightly news has been a routine of ours for so long I never thought twice about changing the channel at 6; in fact, neither has she.

That night, however, there would be a change in our routine. "Leave it here, I'm tired of watching the news."

With those words she had found a way to say that all of the negativity being highlighted in this world is no longer something we will ascribe to in this house. Instead, we will ascribe to things more positive, more in line with where our spirit is. Yes, with those words she made it known that this house has no place for things which divide and separate us from each other and from God.

So, we've been watching other things; old movies, funny sitcoms, shows on travel or history. We're taking a break from the voice of the world and are listening to the voice of, well, not sure what it's the voice of, but it's not a voice that brings news of pain and suffering and sadness and despair.

Take time out today to listen for the voice of God. Don't wait until the earth shakes or the forest is stripped bare. Listen for the voice of God when God is still whispering; it's just so much more a pleasant experience.

While you're at it, say thank you to a veteran. I'm sure they'd like to hear a pleasant voice as well.