You Spoke. I Listened.

Something happened today that was quite remarkable. I will leave the specifics out because they aren't as important as what followed.

For believers, listening to God is something we strive for every day. But doing what He tells us is a tougher walk. We all struggle. I feel like I struggle a lot these days. But I have been listening. And today, it made sense. 

A few weeks ago, I was given a spiritual choice. At the time, it was easy to make. I had reasons for making that decision. And when You spoke, I listened. My reasons for listening were different then, but now, it makes sense. For when You spoke, I truly heard You and followed Your direction. Tonight, I feel Your presence. You led me somewhere and though I thought I knew what that direction would look like, it wasn't. It was more meaningful than I ever thought possible.  Your direction has changed me. I pray it will continue to work in me like a stream moving to the sea. I pray that You will continue to use my branches to become the vine that You have created. 

Thank you God for blessing me with Your presence today.

I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. ² He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. ³ You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ⁴ Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. - JOHN 15

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  - PHILLIPIANS 4