What Voices are You Listening to?

All around us things happen that impact our lives. Many times, we internalize the entire situation. If I had done this or if I had done that, it wouldn’t have happened. Maybe that’s true, but since we can’t see the future and we can’t change the past, dwelling on that is futile. If we’re looking at it to determine what we should do next time we face a similar situation, great. If we’re looking at it as a way to punish ourselves for not doing better, it’s a waste of time. 

We need to learn from our mistakes so we don’t keep making them. But, if we are dwelling on our mistakes such that they paralyze us from moving forward, we are doing ourselves and all those around us a disservice. We are also denying the power of the Holy Spirit. 

We can do nothing on our own, but the bible says all things are possible with God. We either believe that or not. A caveat, God will not do anything that opposes His character. So, He’s not going to support sin. He cannot. But if our desires align with Him and His word, when we commit whatever we do to Him, He will establish our plans (Prov 16:3). 

This also means with God, my circumstances don’t define me. He is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, more than I can ask or think according to the power that works in me (Eph 3:20). If God is able to do that, His voice is the only one I should listen to. His is the one that really matters when it comes to knowing who and who’s I am. He made me so He can define me. 

This morning Pastor Craig said, “The voices that consume you will control your life.” That was so profound to me. It all starts with a thought. What voices are influencing your thoughts about who you are and what God has called you to do? Are they consistent with God’s voice or are they contrary to His word?

What does God say about His children? We are chosen. We are the head and not the tail. We are forgiven. We are set apart. We are above and not beneath. We are adopted. We have a destiny. We have redemption in Him. We’ve been purchased. We have the ability to get wealth. Through Him, we are more than conquerors. We get up. (Deut 8:18; Deut 28:13; Eph 1; 1 Cor 6:20; Rom 8:37; Prov 24:16) These are just a few of the things we should dwell on. If contrary thoughts are taking up residence in your mind, take them captive and start listening to God’s voice. His word is true and alive and sharper than any two-edged sword (Psa 18:30; Heb 4:12). 

Remember, to hear His voice say the things above and to know you are His, you have to accept Jesus as Lord. The bible says everyone who calls on the name of the LORD, will be saved (Rom 10:13). It requires us to get out of our own heads and our own way and accept that we need a savior…. that we can’t do it on our own. If we call on Him and confess our sins, the LORD is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us (1 John 1:9). So what voices are YOU listening to?