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I close my eyes and breathe. Letting go of the chaos in my mind requires a deep exhale and a shift. It’s easy to talk to God, but I’m still learning to listen.<\/p>\n

When it happens, my heart stills in wonder. It’s not an audible voice. More like a deep knowing from within. And peace. Lots of peace.<\/p>\n

In Old Testament Bible days people literally heard the voice of God out loud. Then God spoke\u00a0through the prophets. When the time was right, He spoke through His Son. And now He speaks within.<\/p>\n

What do you have for me today, Lord? I’m listening. I’ve set down my agenda and laid my fears at your feet. Help be open to your spirit. Please speak.<\/em><\/p>\n

In recent days, I’ve been opening notebooks and journals from the past 18 months. Most of them are filled with stream of conscious writing. I was processing so much that\u00a0writing helped me get it out of my head and into the world where I could see the truth a bit more clearly. Sometimes I wrote letters to myself or to\u00a0Jesus.<\/p>\n

Occasionally, I did\u00a0something different. I listened. I closed my eyes and held a\u00a0vision of Jesus in my mind. I set my pen on the paper and wrote what I heard Him saying to me. Did I really hear Him? I believe so. The messages that came from my pen were words of hope, complete opposite of the fearful voice that filled my head.<\/p>\n

I came across a page I wrote on 7\/12\/14, ten days after I removed my mask and in the midst of some of my deepest despair. Here’s what it said:<\/p>\n

What I\u00a0Hear\u00a0God Saying to Me…<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are closer to healing than you think.<\/em><\/p>\n

I will give you the strength you need to carry on.<\/em><\/p>\n

It may not always be comfortable, but it will always be doable with me.<\/em><\/p>\n

Do not doubt me or you will be like a wave tossed on the wind.<\/em><\/p>\n

Let go and trust me. You will be healed.<\/em><\/p>\n

Don’t fight the fear, give it to me instead.<\/em><\/p>\n

Rejoice always!<\/em><\/p>\n

Be still and know that HE is God. Listen…<\/p>\n

\"31days\"<\/a>This series is not a tidy story of a fairy tale life. \u00a0It is\u00a0messy and truthful. \u00a0For 31 days, I will share pieces\u00a0of my journey, practical coping techniques for dealing with anxiety, spiritual insights,\u00a0emotional struggles, and a whole lot of other. \u00a0I will likely\u00a0\u00a0jump from here to there as the Spirit leads. \u00a0I invite you along\u00a0as\u00a0I share\u00a0my experience, my strength, and my hope. Thank you for being part of this journey with me. \u00a0Together, we shall seek the still.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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