Prayer Focus-Value of Listening

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the value of listening for God to speak to us.

Prayer is more than just talking to God. It also involves listening for His heartbeat. It involves waiting for His gentle whisper to speak before we enter the noise of a given day, or perhaps after the noise of a given day.

It was at bedtime when Samuel heard the call of God on his life when he was a boy. The LORD called Samuel several times before Samuel recognized His voice. The Lord’s message was made clear after Samuel said this in First Samuel 3:10.

“Speak, for your servant is listening.”

Samuel grew up to be Israel’s trusted prophet. Opening our ears and heart to God’s will is the first step to fulfilling our calling. God can be trusted to guide us to a place of productive service.

The value of Listening to God is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com