Issue #4: The Voices

I hear voices all the time. Some tell me good things and some strive to lower my self-esteem and self confidence. It's sometimes hard for me to figure out which one I should be listening to and I'll think to myself, "Okay, was that me, the Holy Spirit, Satan, or just another psychotic episode?" Don't worry. I'm kidding about the psychotic episode... of course there IS schizophrenia on my Dad's side of the family (one of his cousins) and on my Mom's side of the family... well, they're ALL just plain looney toons. Thankfully I escaped all of that. (I just said that in a sarcastic voice because I really didn't escape it at all.)

Anyway, back to the voices.

My head is so full of different thoughts all the time. I constantly pray for discernment. And I've found that if I truly open myself up and really listen, then the "Voice Of Truth" will drown out all that other junk going on in my head. When I'm feeling overwhelmed with thoughts, I just take a deep breath and say, "Okay, Jesus. What do YOU want me to hear?" And usually, it becomes clear. Do I always follow His instructions? NO. But that's a blog for another time... probably about disobedience or being self serving or something to that effect.

Anyway, the reason I felt compelled to talk about the voices is that the first song I heard this morning was "Voice Of Truth" by Casting Crowns. The Holy Spirit has spoken to me several times through music because He knows that's the best way to get me to listen. In fact, I've heard that song many times and love it, but today it really spoke to my heart and I knew I was meant to tell you all about it.

Here's the chorus:

But the voice of truth tells me a different story

The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"

The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory"

Out of all the voices calling out to me

I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

If you'd like to view the whole thing, here's the link:

http://tinyurl.com/3ag2jt