Hear my voice, oh Lord!

Well, I have been silent over the last few months because there was just too much going on. But in these times, our walk with God is especially sweet. Looking at my journal tonight, there was this entry in February on Ps 116.

Psalm 116:1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.

Isn’t amazing that God hears our cries – our pathetic, desperate cries! But truly, that the creator of heaven and earth is interested in our daily lives, listening in, watching us and speaking with us through His word. It never ceases to amaze me when His word speaks directly into the situations and circumstances that I am facing. An appropriate word just in the time of need! Just yesterday I was attending a prayer meeting and I thought, “It’s so tiring, wish I could just skip it & go home after a long day’s of work.” It was just the few of us, but one of the brothers shared an inspiring testimony that encouraged me. As I was driving home last night, I realized that each time I attended the prayer meeting I am blessed by the stories shared around the table. Each time, I feel encourage to continue to walk with the Lord. Even if that was all I got out of it, the time spent has been worth it. I realize once again that the Lord is pointing this out to me, knowing how I feel about going for prayer meetings on a Wednesday night. I realized it isn’t that God is not at work, but that I am just not in tuned. As the Psalmist says, “He heard my voice & my cry!” I need to give myself a chance to hear God, whether it’s the one hour of worship on Sunday, or just Sunday school or my daily quiet times! God hears & He is speaking, but am I listening? Or am I just to busy with the activities of my life when God is interested in listening? I love the LORD for he heard my voice.