Listen

I love the Lord because he hears my requests for mercy. I’ll call out to him as long as I live, because he listens closely to me.

Psalm 116:1-2

Think

Every night for weeks, I would bike over to the library and sit on a bench for hours until 1:00 or 2:00 am. I was confused, angry, and frustrated because I didn’t know what I wanted to do after college. I didn’t know what God wanted me to do. I was in anguish sitting on that bench by the library.

One night, I ran out of words. It was like someone shut off my faucet of tears, and I was still. The anger and confusion took a break from my brain. It was an odd, comforting, and surprising moment. Yes, yes, I felt heard somehow.

Was this God, I wondered? What does this mean?

Funny thing, I’m not sure I exactly have the answers to those questions, but I do keep calling, asking, wondering, and even hoping. New challenges, frustrations, and people come my way, and I cry out. I can’t help the words that spill out of my mouth and heart. I believe God is listening closely.

Bryan Jaster

Question to Ponder:

What is something you are calling out to God for now?

Pray

God, you have big ears to hear us. Thank you for listening to my complaints, anger, and confusion. One thing that’s bothering me right now is…

I love that you listen. Amen.

Go

It is time.

Serve now.