Power Of The Voice In Our Head

Key Scripture:  "And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know His voice." John 10:4

Power Point:

   We all listen to the voices in our heads don't we?  This morning I was remembering a conversation I had had with a friend. She was recounting to me an illness that she had recently suffered.  As I listened, I knew she was reliving every detail and it was as though every word she spoke made ME feel sick! 

     The Lord made a stunning statement to me as I thought about it, He said, "Everything has a voice."   If you think about that, it's really true isn't it?

Poverty has a voice.  Sickness has a voice.  Anger has a voice. We are well aware that our words, the things that we declare with our mouths, have a voice but if we really step back and listen to the voices in our heads, we realize that what we are hearing is a symphony of voices, and a LOT of them are off-key!

Pain talks to us.  Bitterness screams at us.  Hopelessness simply refuses to shut up.  Offenses roar.

I understand now why the words we speak are so important.  Our bodies, our souls, and our spirits respond to what we they hear.

   Recently, my son and my grandson attended a Christian camp. One of the most stirring moments for me, as I listened to him recounting their adventures, occurred when the sons were blindfolded in a forest.  The dads walked behind them, perfectly able to see what their sons could not. They were allowed to say four things:

Listen to my voice only.

You can always ask me questions.

You can trust me.

I am always here for you.

Not only was that a stunning realization of the relationship of an earthly father and son, it was a perfect illustration of our relationship with our heavenly Father.  When we cannot see what is ahead of us, and the way seems impossible to negotiate, He encourages us to hear His voice.  He's already told us to listen to His voice only; that we can always ask Him questions; that we can trust Him, and that He is always there for us. 
    Wait for further instructions!

    I can imagine how JD, (my grandson) felt when they put that blindfold on over his eyes and he was told to walk forward.  He might have run into a tree or two before he stopped and remembered that he could ask his dad for direction.

      Life feels like that sometimes doesn't it? It feels as though you've stumbled into a dark room and can't find the light switch.  That's when we have to stop, and ask God questions.  Am I going in the right direction?  How many steps do I take?  Do I go left or right?  We need to remember that He is always there, ready to guide us and then we can walk forward according to His directions. If we don't do that all of our circumstances are screaming in our ears aren't they?  "You'll never get well! I'm here to stay!"  "You'll never be able to do that!"  "What a rotten future you have ahead of you!"  "That's impossible!"

     It might be a good time to think about what voices you are listening to don't you think?  You have total access to the wisdom and the Father heart of God. You are not alone.  You can trust Him. You have His promises planted deeply in the soil of your heart.  Why not bring them out and let them shout out the truth?

     What voices are you allowing in your head?

Power Thought:

Whatever voice you listen to on a regular basis has the power to create life or death.  His voice always brings abundant life, and direction.

Copyright © 2015, Suzanne Roberts, Unpublished Work.