Hearing God's Voice

Hearing God's Voice

I asked God to show me His will. 

And when He did, I just stood still. 

I didn't recognize His voice. 

My job, my commitments, made my choice.

I came back again to the father on high

Still unable to hear, as  time went by. 

He spoke again, but I didn't hear. 

There was another voice in my ear. 

So many times we ask God to speak.

As we with all our heart declare our loyalty.

And when He does we push it aside. 

Because we hear with all of the idols inside.

Maybe He wants us to take a step of faith

Our fear steps in and says no way. 

Maybe He asks us simply to pray. 

We put it off because we are too busy that day. 

God doesn't ask us to move mountains. 

That's His job we just have to stop doubting.

God doesn't ask us to do what only He can do

But He does ask us to put aside our point of view. 

God will move mountains. We can help or get out of the way. 

He will speak to us but we need to stop and listen as we pray.

Put aside our ambitions and ideas of His plan Allow Him to move the mountains with His mighty hand.  

I asked God to reveal to me His will. 

I am learning to listen and just  be still. 

To recognize my voice and push it aside. 

And no longer let God's voice be denied. 

© Sandra C. Johnson 2024

This poem was adapted into a song and can be viewed on my YouTube channel here: