This morning I was doing my devotions and God slapped me in the face with something he’s been trying to teach me for a few weeks now. Job 13:5 says “If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.” OUCH! Here’s what I wrote in my notes this morning: “God has been telling me… ‘I desire to use you, but you have got to learn to SHUT UP!’”
1. When you can’t wait for everybody to stop talking so you can talk… shut up
2. When you think that praying means talking… shut up
3. When you have really good advice for your wife’s self-improvement… shut up
4. When you’re leading a group DISCUSSION… shut up
5. When you start to like the sound of your own voice… shut up
6. When you can’t stand the silence any longer… shut up
7. When you (fill in the things that apply to you)… shut up
The Scripture says, “Be still and know that I am God”… guess I should start heeding His advice.
Listening,
Curtis
Friday, January 9, 2009
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Good stuff! I had some other things I wanted to write, but I think I'm going to just go and listen for awhile & take your advice. Don't forget though, that there was a voice in the wilderness as well that said "Make Way!" I pray as you shut-up that God will plant amazing words in your soul & you will dent your world for God. Rock on, mighty man of valor!
Jason
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