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Using My Eyes to Hear God – Lectio Divina

July 31, 2011 By Jean Wise




I will look to see what he will say to me – Habakkuk 2:1




I will look to see what he will say.

What a strange way to hear You, Lord.
Looking to see what you are saying.
I miss Your voice when I listen more to the world’s noise than You.
I don’t hear Your message when I focus more on me and less on You.
I know at times You speak in a whisper.
I never thought of using my eyes to hear You better.
Looking around me, I see You in my backyard garden and know you tend my growth as well.
Digging into my Bible, I run my fingers over Your Word, Your words, and see in them You  printed before my very eyes.
Your love becomes visible in the twinkling delight of Kyla’s eyes and tiny fingers of newborn twins.
Pour out Your spirit upon me so I have the awareness when I turn away from Your face.
When I can’t hear Your voice, Lord, open my eyes to read Your lips.
Help me tune my antenna to Your wavelength of sacred signals.
Help me to listen.
Help me to see what You say.

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    August 3, 2011 at 12:45 am

    Thank you for all your wonderful comments. Sometimes I feel like I am the only one struggling with this thing we call faith – then you all chirp in and I know I have many friends on this journey. I do appreciate you all

  2. blankPhather Phil Malmstrom says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    Wonderful post Jean… We can “hear” our Heavenly Father in so many wonderful ways…

    Have a Blessed Day!

  3. blankBobbi says

    August 1, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Wow…this is great! Thanks so much for this challenge and idea!

  4. blankNancy says

    August 1, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    When my son was younger, I used to tell him, “Listen to me with your whole body.” At the time, I didn’t know he had ADD, but I knew he was easily distracted. Using my eyes to hear God–maybe that’s the cure to my spiritual ADD?

  5. blankstarla says

    August 1, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    Having a heart to hear is a wonderful thing!~!

  6. blankColleen says

    August 1, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    The need to listen more has been on my mind lately. And I love this – “never thought of using my eyes to hear You better”. Thanks!

  7. blanktcsoko says

    August 1, 2011 at 11:37 am

    I love the idea that we can listen to God with our whole body, not just our ears.

  8. blankCarole in the Faith Lounge says

    August 1, 2011 at 3:34 am

    Praise the Lord, what a beautiful post.

    Help me to see what You say,God

    Blessings to you and your family, Jean

  9. blankGraceful says

    August 1, 2011 at 1:21 am

    So beautiful, Jeanie — I am lulled and soothed by your words.

  10. blankA Joyful Noise says

    August 1, 2011 at 12:10 am

    Hearing God Speak – with our eyes? Thank you for a new thought!

  11. blankReformed rebel says

    July 31, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    This is really good! In fact most everything you post really speaks to me. Thanks for the good words.

    Blessings…Chelle

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