God Listens/

No one seems to have a problem when life is going well to say that God listens and responds to prayer. It is only when we face tough and dark situations that we have to ask is God really listening. The disciples stated it in its most classic sense, don’t you care that we are perishing. To which he answered Peace! Be still!

Things have not changed much today. We still look at God when we think we are perishing and say where are you, what are you doing and why have you not answered me. His answer is still the same. He sends the spirit of peace and tells us to be still.

There is safety in stillness. When an avalanche is nearby, the word of caution is to be still and be silent. When an impending injury from a car wreck is upon is the word of caution is don’t move the victim. Even a small insect knows that if danger is near and they just stay still it will pass. When our spirit becomes still we can hear God better. When our spirit is still we can receive peace.

Have you ever watched a baby sleep? It is a beautiful sight. They rest with full assurance that all is well and they have such peace written all over their face. Their only security is knowing that the parent is around and they rest in that. God said we are to come to him as little children. He wants us to take our security in knowing that he is around.

No matter what you are going through today and what prayer you are disappointed that he did not answer the way you wanted him to, know this, he is there. He will send peace to comfort you. Just be still.

Linda Leon is an ordained minister, entrepreneur, ghostwriter and Certified Nutritionist. Her background is also in commercial television broadcast and marketing. She is an author and her most recent books are Publishing and Publicity for Smart People and Rock Star Marketing for the Emerging Author. Contact Linda at www.thewealthsolutions.com. 2016 Linda Leon. All Rights Reserved.

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