The thing I didn’t realize about God (until very recently) is that sometimes, he speaks to us softly.
A whisper of a suggestion. A fleeting thought that crosses your mind, or a glimmer of hope when you notice a path that, if followed, might lead you in a different direction: the direction you’re meant to go.
You might take note of this novel idea.
You think, “Hmm. That was odd.”
But most likely, you’ll let that nudge float away like a feather on the breeze. You’ll dismiss it as just another silly thought because you don’t understand. It doesn’t make sense.
What was that all about?
So he speaks again, a little louder this time. He offers something more conspicuous to grab your attention. An old friend comes to you with an unexpected story to tell. An opportunity appears from nowhere (but it didn’t come from nowhere, did it?).
By this point, you start to feel something solidify in your gut. This isn’t just coincidence. Still… you do nothing. You put your head down and keep marching down the path you’ve been walking. It’s easier that way.
Eventually, like a parent growing weary of being ignored, he must speak louder.
This time, the message is unmistakable.
“This is something you need to do. It’s part of my plan for you. It doesn’t matter if you understand it. It doesn’t matter if you feel ready, or brave enough. You have to trust…”
And that’s the point where something shifts, because there is no longer any doubt that you have received a directive. You can choose to ignore it (and accept the consequences), or you can choose to be brave and follow the call.
In the past few years, I have experienced a major shift in my internal landscape. I’ve placed my spirituality, core personal values, and political ideologies under a personal microscope.
It’s been draining, emotional, and somewhat lonely work. But I have never felt as sure of myself and what I believe as I do today.
Have you been feeling something similar? I would wager that you have, because in my conversations and reading, I am discovering that this is happening to many, many other people.
I believe it’s because God isn’t whispering to us anymore. He needs us to hear him. And be brave. He needs us to take action.
The message I have personally received (and mostly ignored up until now) is this - there is an evil at work in our society that must be stopped. The only way to do this is to become the light. We will have to stand up for what we believe and those who have been silent must share our truth…even if it is hard. Even if it makes others uncomfortable.
I bought a few candles from HomeGoods last week and when I was putting them away I noticed that one of them had the following verse engraved on the top:
“Be bold. Be Brave. Be Courageous. “ Joshua 1:9
I have bought hundreds of this brand of candle and have NEVER seen a Bible verse on one. But this one stood waiting for me, yet another message that I know in my heart is meant for me.
It is finally time for me to stop keeping my thoughts to myself. It is time to share what I really think, even if strangers on the internet disagree, judge me, or worse.
Because each person who does so opens the door for another to do the same.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Whether you call it God, intuition, your higher self… have you been hearing this call too? What are you feeling compelled to share?