Shut Up And Listen For A Change

We are in fellowship with GOD, meaning it is a two way relationship. You know when you have a conversation with someone you expect them to interact with you. GOD has created us to be dependent on him all the time not act independent. As such we need to let GOD in on anything that we are embarking on.

However most of us are very selective when it comes to our issues before GOD. Some say he is to busy to attend to these things or some say I can handle some of these things but I just need your help on such and such areas. Communicate to GOD about everything I mean all of it no matter how trivial.

Take for instance our human relationship I mean man and woman, you will notice that the main problem in marriage stems from lack of communication. I can challenge you if you do research you will find that one of the main reasons that most couples do split is because of the breakdown of communication. It is either they don’t talk at all or the other just keeps on and on without listening. This in turn leads to couples spending much time apart there by breaking the fellowship. Eventually one or either seeks solace somewhere else.

Communication is a two way thing where I speak and the other party also is allowed to speak. In other ways when you convey your words to the other party you then must give them time by listening to what they are saying. I am sure like me you get pissed off when some one keeps talking non stop without listening so that you can put your point across.

I have two kids and I have noticed that nothing pisses them off than when I am not listening to them or when I seem to be distracted by the other kid over the other. A fight usually ensues fighting for my attention I have to give each one a turn so that they can put their point across. Afterwards they feel very satisfied and happy that they have been heard.

Our heavenly father is in fellowship with us where our spirits join together and become one. So just like our spouse or our kids GOD also wants to be heard. Most of us pray and pray then do not give the HOLY SPIRIT a chance to speak. Prayer is one way of communicating with GOD. Yet when we pray we do not take time to listen to what GOD is saying. We end up complaining that GOD is not answering our prayers yet we do not give him a chance to speak.

After we pray is always recommended to just be still and listen or wait on the lord. Say you have prayed for like an hour, then spend the next hour or two just being quiet and listening to what GOD has to say. Most times GOD wants to speak but we do not even give him a chance to speak. GOD is talking all the time but we are too busy at times putting our points across when we aught to be still and know that he is GOD.

 GOD like our spouse wants to be heard so let us start paying attention, GOD might have already answered our prayers if only we could listen. 

Psalm 46;:10 Be still, and know that I am GOD says the LORD. Take your time from today give GOD a chance to talk and your relationship with GOD will flourish.