How much time have you spent waiting on the Lord ? David mastered the art of waiting on the Lord. He referred to it numerous times in his writings. Here are two examples:

"Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord" (Psalms 27:14); and "Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land" (Psalms 37:34).

In hearing the voice of God or being led by His Spirit, I have found that God speaks to me after I have spent considerable time meditating on the matter.

In hearing the voice of God or being led by His Spirit, I have found that God speaks to me after I have spent considerable time meditating on the matter. To put it simply, I make my request known unto God first, as the Bible says in

Philippians 4:6—"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

I state my situation in simple language, just as I would when asking someone for advice in the natural. Then I begin to thank the Lord for the answer. And I add, "Lord, help me be sensitive to Your voice when You speak."

In my prayer times after that, I briefly remind the Lord that I need an answer to my request. Often when I'm getting ready in the morning or driving in the car, I will say, "Thank You for the answer and the solution to this problem."

"Lord, help me be sensitive to Your voice when You speak."

Then I rest in peace. I may not have direction at the moment, but I am confident that the answer will come. I do not worry or fret about it. When I am tempted to be anxious or concerned, I simply remind the Lord that I need an answer.

That answer may come days, weeks, or even months later. I may be worshipping and praising the Lord when suddenly, out of my spirit will come thoughts that are the answer to what I have asked Him. At that moment I may not be thinking about the request. Therefore, I know that these are not my thoughts but the thoughts of the Lord. He is enlightening my spirit and giving me the wisdom I asked Him for.

Faith NuggetThe Crossroads

Each day in life we encounter crossroads. To know which way to take, it's vital that we listen to God's voice and let Him direct our steps. We need to keep our ears open continually to hear from His heart. We must learn to take His path for us, walk when He says walk, and stop when He says stop.

The more you commune with the Lord and worship Him, the clearer His voice will be and the more specific His directions will become.

Whether you're contemplating major adjustments or minor changes, listen closely to the voice of the Lord. Open your heart to Him, and He will direct your steps. As you wait in His presence, He will show you the right way to go.

The more you commune with the Lord and worship Him, the clearer His voice will be and the more specific His directions will become. He will fill your life with new purpose and give you fresh passion. He will renew your vision and give you a newness and freshness in your heart—a freshness that can only come when you hear the voice of God!