Just Listen...

Forewarning, this is a very transparent post. I don't know why I feel led to write this, but I am none-the-less.

Over the last few weeks or so, I've really been struggling emotionally. Part of it is because I'm pretty sure by hyperthyroidism is acting up (it makes me really emotional), and the other part is stress. I also think it's because I haven't been turning whole-heartedly to the Lord with my struggles. I've been pretending to be ok and to be strong. I've just been in a funk. I've been working long hours (as is our whole office--it's camp season!) and not taking care of myself spiritually. I haven't had a chance to talk to the ladies who really speak Truth into my life. I haven't been seeking the Lord in all of my decisions, nor have I been having intentional conversations where encouragement and compassion are central. Instead, I've been trying to discern for myself where I think the Lord is leading me.

Tonight as I was reading a devotional, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, I heard just want I needed to hear.

"You are on the right path. Listen more to Me, and less to your doubts. I am leading you along the way I designed for you. Therefore, it is a lonely way, humanly speaking. But I go before you as well as alongside you, so you are never alone. Do not expect anyone to understand fully My ways with you, any more than you can comprehend My dealing with others. I am revealing to you the path of Life day by day, and moment by moment. As I said to my disciple Peter, so I repeat to you: Follow Me."

Tonight I heard the Lord say, "Just listen. I've got everything quiet around you for a reason."

So, for now, friends, I'm going to sit here dive into the Word and pray for what God is doing in me and through me, and how He is constantly purging my heart. I hope you'll take a moment to "Just Listen."