Have you ever been listening to a radio program intently, when suddenly, much to your frustration, the sound becomes fuzzy and far away?
That is an apt description of my spiritual journey for the past few weeks.
Though I have not “changed the channel”, copious amounts of static have interfered with my connection – so much that my attention has been diverted away from what is most important.
How could I allow this to happen?
This takes me back to my college days, when the imminent approach of piano juries and final exams would prompt me to place organizing my closet or cleaning my dorm room as a top priority.
Here I am, 40 years later, still struggling with those nasty avoidance/procrastination issues.
Except now, God’s persistence cuts through the static. He prods me to stop and think about what might be the root cause of my distraction. He encourages me to bring these issues to the forefront and look them straight in the eye.
No more hiding behind household chores, piles of emails, phone calls, or mindless web surfing when God is calling.
This temporary mindspin had me in a vicegrip which was not the least bit pleasant.
So I asked…begged God to help me out of it.
What finally cleared up my reception issues (and aren’t they related to my word for the year, receive?) was honestly admitting what was preventing me from sitting down each day for quiet, restful time with the Lord.
Contemplating my contemplative challenges proved to enlighten; and admitting my weaknesses and confessing my lack of discipline lifted the heavy weight from my heart.
Feeling far away from God is no fun at all.
Once I was honest with myself, those pesky attention diverters quieted down – and moments with God became the anchor points of my day.
I could almost hear Him saying, Don’t touch that dial! I am working to resolve your technical difficulties! With your consent, you will soon hear My Voice clearly.
God always has something to teach us – even during brief lapses when we think He is somewhere in the distance.
May you feel Him next to you today…and hear His every whisper.
For he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care.
If only you would listen to his voice today! Psalm 95:7
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