Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm.
Job 38:1 (NIV)
Simple words, Lord, but so poignant! In the midst of the storms of life You speak. While my soul is tossed and turned by the happenings going on around me You speak. As I am consumed by the raging winds and the waves on which I am tossed You speak! And Your words not only calm the storm around me, but also within me. It is in those moments that I know and understand how deeply I am loved, how tenderly You care for me. It is when I cease to pay attention to the elements and focus my heart on You; that I find true peace.
Give me a heart that looks and listens. I want to look for You in all that is going on around me, finding Your fingerprints, the evidence of You working all things for my good, in every aspect of my life – work, school, family, home – You name it. I know that You are even now manifesting Your glorious will for my life into my life. I must but stop and look for it.
I want to listen for Your sweet, soft voice, speaking to me in the midst of the mayhem. I want to hear You, Your words and Your sentiments, You guidance and Your direction. I cling to every word that comes from Your mouth, every word that You inspired to be transcribed for the edification of my soul. As I open Your glorious Word, give me a mind to hear You speaking the very words, that they might burn within my heart and fuel my faith, hope and love.
Thank You for loving me so much that You pay intimate attention to me, and caring for me so much that You speak to me. Regardless of what the message is – words of guidance, discipline, or comfort – my soul cries out, “Speak LORD. Your servant is listening…”