Oh, God, I've been drowning in the waves crashing around me. I couldn't hear you speak to me. I know you brought me to the edge of this ocean. Not to drown, but to rise above the waves. I have been seeking you, listening, and waiting. I heard you this morning. Your voice leaped from the pages as I read Joshua chapter 3.
Thee days ago I read…
"Go through the camp and tell the people, ' Get your supplies ready, three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own'" Joshua 1:11
That night in response to this verse I wrote in my prayer journal…
"I want to be ready for what you have for me. I want to cross my Jordan and receive the promises you have for me. Open my spiritual eyes to see what you have for me. Open my ears to hear…"
Here it is exactly three days later. Waves still crashing down all around me, but I stand firm. I opened His precious Word and began to read…
"When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God…you are to move out from your positions and follow it." Joshua 3:3
Sarah, look for my presence and power. Be ready to move.
Oh God, remove self. It's not about me. Consume me with your presence and power. I'm ready. Move me.
"Consecrate (purify) yourselves for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you." Joshua 3:5
Sarah, rise above the waves that bind you and trust me.
Oh God, forgive me! I have not trusted your goodness for me. I have been consumed with self, doubt, and fears.
"Come here and listen to the words of the Lord." Joshua 3:9
Sarah, do you hear my voice? Listen to me. It's time to let go and move.
OH GOD, YES! YES, I CAN HEAR YOU! HERE AM I, LORD! BUT, I'M SO SCARED.
"Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before." Joshua 3:4
Oh, God, please forgive me for not seeking you with my whole heart and soul. I couldn't hear you because I didn't come prepared to listen. I wanted just to talk and keep control. I'm ready to listen now. I'm ready to let go of the past. I'm ready for a love relationship with you. I want to experience YOU…where you lead me, I will go...
With my eyes seeking, ears listening, and heart wide open; God led me to this song...
Are you drowning in the waves? God is reaching for your hand...
1.) Seek God's voice in His Holy Word.
2.) Take the TIME to listen to His voice.
3.) Experience Him with a heart wide open.
4.) Be in AWE as the Spirit leads.
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