Speaking in the Silence

I’ve been sitting underneath the teaching for the last couple of weeks specifically about the voice of God and His will and what not. I began to think about a lot of things. As I was making sense of it all, one thing came to the forefront: When God speaks with silence, and two examples immediately came to mind. Some friends of mine moved to Austin because they felt God was leading them here. After some time, the husband couldn't find any work, and they didn’t know where to go. They decided to move back to where they were before, notified their landlord, cancelled trash pick up and everything. Just before moving, they met with their pastor and explained everything that was going on. The pastor didn’t give them advice, but asked them this: What was the last thing God spoke to them about moving to Austin? They realized that even though the situation changed, God’s plan didn’t. And so they stayed. Twenty-odd years later, they are still here and extremely blessed.

I know we get frustrated with not being able to hear and discern God’s voice, but I realize that sometimes we’re asking Him questions He’s already answered and that we’ve forgotten or, even better, that we didn’t like the answer to. My brother and sister-in-law are a young married couple, still trying to build a stable base. After having one kid while still in college, they prayed about using birth control. They were on the way out the door to the doctor's office when they sat down, prayed and opened the bible. They opened right up to Isaiah 7, and verse 7 jumped out at them: "And the Lord God said, 'It shall not stand, nor shall it come to pass.'" Needless to say, they didn't go. Immediately, they had aonther child. Soon after that, she became pregnant with the third. Seeking God during this time, they were thinking, young married, three kids, one income, etc., it’s time to slow down a bit. They weren’t getting a clear answer, so out of logic, they began birth control. That apparently makes no difference in the plans of God, because they became pregnant again, and yes, with twins. My brother and sister-in-law lovingly refer to them as their double whammies. Some people may be reassured that no matter what, we can’t stand in the way of His purposes. Talk to my sister-in-law, I’m sure she can let you know if she was reassured in the moment of discovery or not…

Someone told me of something called the ax head principle. I can’t honestly tell you the entire teaching, but it comes from II Kings 6:1-7, where the sons of the prophets were building a house, and one of them lost the iron ax head in the river. They were distraught, and appealed to Elisha, who the asked, “Where did it fall?” When they showed him, he threw a stick in the water and made the iron ax head float. So the principle is this in a nutshell: if you don’t know what direction to go, go back to the last thing God spoke to you and move from that point. I quote several ministers I’ve heard lately, “God is always speaking.” We just may not realize it because He may be saying the same thing He’s said before, and we maybe expecting a different word. Maybe we just need to listen to the silence and hear what He says.

Dancing With God

I got this in my email today, and it really struck me. I thought it too good and too profound not to pass it on...

When I meditated on the word Guidance,
I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word
and I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.
When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music,
and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
both bodies begin to flow with the music.
One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back
or by pressing lightly in one direction or another.
It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.
The dance takes surrender, willingness,
and attentiveness from one person,
and gentle guidance and skill from the other.
My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.
When I saw 'G': I thought of God, followed by 'u' and 'i'.
'God, 'u' and 'i' dance.' God, you, and I dance.
As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust
that I would get guidance about my life and once
again, I became willing to let God lead.
My prayer for you today is that God's blessings
And mercies are upon you on this day and everyday.
May you abide in God, as God abides in you.
Dance together with God,
trusting God to lead and to guide you through each
season of your life.
This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached.
If God has done anything for you in your life,
Please share this message with someone else.
There is no cost but a lot of rewards; so let's continue
to pray for one another.
And I Hope You Dance !

My Persona

I've been thinking alot about my persona. I've heard this phrase for months now, and I know for a fact that I am beloved in God's eyes. No problem, that's awesome, I love and cherish that. It's a lifting, freeing knowledge that guides my belief and confidence in His love for me.

Then about a month ago I get this word: 'I see you today dressed in a flowing white wedding gown hiding invincible armor- with shield and sword held in victory - warriors stance yet soft loving eyes and a smile - looks cool! it says 'love for the light - darkness be warned!' Awesome word in and of itself, and I've gotten similar ones. Then I thought, wait. I've gotten many similar ones. I began to mentally review all the times I've heard or saw a wedding dress or marriage in a word or a vision, and I finally put the pieces together (I'm a smart girl, but sometimes, oh so clueless...). Every time I get a specific word, a life changing word, a particularly encouraging word, I'm usually in a wedding dress, and more often than night, I'm wearing armour or boots or have a sword and/or sheild. His warring bride.

This blows my mind. I AM His beloved, His promised one, and I have accepted assignments in His war against evil. He cherishes me and He trusts me to carry out His plans and purposes. I am amazed; I am encouraged, and I am embolden. It's hard to feel inferior and beat down when the God of the universe feels that way about you, and lets you know about it. Not only am I loved, I am valued and I matter, and I am trusted and being continuously equipped. So, who are you?