God calls all of us - not all hear His voice - some expecting to hear an audible sound - others refusing to accept His words flowing from the mouths of others - not His. When God tries to get our attention - not always in big - grand - explosive moments - more often - in the quiet - whisper of the winds. To hear God - one has to place themselves in a place where there are no distractions - where one is open to hearing His call - that would be normal. In some instances - amidst the clamor - noise - of chaos - there are those who will hear His call. It is in exceptional times - quiet - noisy - when He speaks our name.
As we wander throughout the days of Lent - busy in all our devotions - it is imperative that we open our minds - hearts - ears - to the sound of His voice. It may be in a bird song - the rustlings of leaves - branches - in the wind - the cry of a baby - the mewing of a cat - bark of a dog - rarely - in the spoken voice. In meditation - contemplation - quiet of our hearts - we might just hear what He has to say to us. For those who have ears - let them hear.
Deacon Dale
