Daughter, I want you to stop and listen.
I want you to be used to hearing my voice.
You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, my very own possession. You can read those words and know they are true.
I chose you for specific and special work. Look how we are working together now. I love when you listen.
I want you to be used to hearing my voice.
You used to think it wasn’t something you could do, but now look what I have done for you. You wanted communion and closeness with me, and look what I have done.
Keep looking at what I have done, child.
I’ll keep doing it. I’ll keep speaking and keep working through you.
I want you to be used to hearing my voice.
Remember that I am a good father who gives good gifts. Let others know. I want all my children to hear my voice.
You can help me. This is why I gave you your talents.
They are not selfish gifts. They are gifts you can enjoy, but they are helpful, too. They will help and do more than you can imagine, child.
Just listen.
See Psalm 32:8; Psalm 73:28; Psalm 85:8; Psalm 145:18; Isaiah 30:21 and 55:3; Jeremiah 33:3; Matthew 7:11; Mark 4:24-25; Luke 11:28; John 10:27; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Hebrews 3:14-15; James 4:8; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 3:20 and 22
These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
