A Gentle Whisper -- Listening for the Voice of God Johnny Almond 2 years ago

Hearing God’s Voice

That night the Lord appeared to Paul and said,

“Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have told people about me here in Jerusalem,

you must preach the Good News in Rome.”

Acts 23:11 NLT

Hear My voice in creation—

laughter in streams, music in birds, joy in the breeze.

Listen—be encouraged to live life to the fullest.

Hear My voice in children—

spontaneity in chatter, freedom in play, love in talk.

Listen—be encouraged to enjoy life’s adventure.

Hear My voice in the center of your being—

nearer than hands and feet, closer than breathing.

Listen—be encouraged to march ahead chin up.

Hear My voice in circumstances—

whatever happens, giving you reasons for gratitude.

Listen—be encouraged to live gratefully.

Hear My voice in the church—

unique personalities at the cross to hear My Word.

Listen—be encouraged to live a life of love.

Hear My voice in My calling—

teaching you to nestle near My heart.

Listen—be encouraged to follow a sacred purpose.

Hear My voice in My commandments—

ringing true in a deceptive world,

shining bright in a dark world.

Listen—be encouraged to live obediently.

Johnny

Johnny R. Almond earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey and a Diploma in Religious Studies from the University of Cambridge. After pastoring churches for a decade, he served the Air Force as a military chaplain in worldwide assignments. After retiring from the military in 2000, he began serving as pastor in Virginia. He currently serves as pastor of Hull's Memorial Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He and his wife, Beverly, have four sons, three grandsons, and three granddaughters.