Roaming Tennessee Girl

the voice of God

My niece got caught taking something out of another's girl backpack at school. She was sent home and had to endure a spanking at school. I'll be honest we are disappointed to say the least. Andy has recently become a Christian. On Sunday my mom was talking with her about what happened. My mom was explaining that as a Christian we are suppose to listen to God's voice and He will tell her if it is right or wrong. Her 8 year old response was "but Nanny I didn't hear anything."

The issue is serious but the response is just funny but extremely honest. It would be great if we could actually hear the voice of God. i don't know a single believer who wouldn't like to have God talking in their head like a 24/7 surround sound. He would be there to tell us what to do and what not to do. It would make life a little easier. Of course he does that we just have to work a little harder to listen. The word of God is our link to getting that surround sound. However we don't really want to know what it says and how it will change our life.

I have been reading Dallas Willard's book The great ommission. We don't really want to get to know Jesus because that means we have to follow His will for our lives. We want just enough of Jesus to ensure our salvation. I hope I am not that kind of Christian. Hopefully we can teach Andy to learn how to listen for God's voice.

posted by deanna @ 7:17 AM