Thought
Sometimes when we’re anxious, it may feel as if God is nowhere to be found. That’s when it’s good to be calm and listen carefully for God’s still, small voice. Hope waits for and recognizes God’s messages.
Word
Proverbs 15:1 NIV
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Question
When do you feel the presence of God?
Do you feel His presence in severe thunderstorms or in calm, mild days? Do you feel Him near you when you are having a hard time or when you are happy?
Challenge
For one month, track the times you feel closer to God or when you feel He is speaking to you. Write down the date and time and a brief note to say what you were doing when you felt that way. At the end of the month, show your log of observations to a family member or a friend and talk about any patterns you notice.
Prayer
Lord God, when I am afraid, I often don’t know what to do. Please keep me calm so I can hold hope in my heart and listen for Your message. Amen.