Has God ever tried to get your attention? Earlier this week,
God brought me to a verse in Isaiah: “…I will trust and not be afraid. The
LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song…� This is not a typo… Isaiah 12:2
says, “The LORD� twice in a row. As I read it, to myself, there was great
emphasis on the repeated words. It was like God was saying… “Don’t miss this
Courtney!�
That same morning, I read Psalms 27:14 which says: “Wait for
the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.� Again… with the
repeating! Clearly, God is trying to get my attention.
Lately, I’ve been asking God many questions and seeking Him.
Sometimes I struggle to find peace about what I think He is saying. I question
if I’ve allowed all my (well-intentioned) friends, who lovingly give advice,
influence me or drown-out the voice of the Lord.
Sometimes it just doesn’t seem as simple as Mathew 7:7 makes
it seem. Daily I ask and seek the Lord. It’s not that He hasn’t opened doors
for me… I just am uncertain which to walk through. I long to have assurance and
clear direction.
Isaiah 30:21 says: “Whether you turn to the right or to the
left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, ‘This is the way; walk in
it.’� Why is God’s voice not going before me (or at least beside me) directing
me? Why is it from behind? What is the significance of that? I’m in a season of
life where my questions seem to lead to more questions. As I’m seeking answers, I’m also SEEKING MORE OF HIM!
