Listen to the Voice

When we were young, we could be outside playing with a nukidsmber of friends and companions. Being busy about the fun we were involved in at the moment, we often lost track of time, or we simply preferred to continue to play rather than go in, even at meal time.

However, if our mother called us, even from a fair distance, we could distinguish her voice and recognize her call. And acknowledging her love and care, we responded immediately no matter what we were doing at the moment.

This is a great analogy for a very important principle related to our personal development and success in our life pursuits. Developing a sense of focus and attention on the voice within us that directs and calls us to the priorities of our vision, is essential amid the distractions and myriad number of things that demand our attention in these modern times.

A biblical example along this line is the Gospel reference to the Good Shepherd. Jesus spoke to a people well familiar with the experience of shepherds with their sheep. A sheep can actually distinguish thousands of tones and pitches of voice. When the shepherd called for his sheep to take them from the grazing area to their safe haven for the night, those that belonged to him would immediately know his voice and follow him home.

Jesus calls us to be attentive and attuned to his voice. He is the true Shepherd that guides us along the path that is for our benefit and our success. Our spirit within resonates with the truth and integrity that will protect us from error and harm.

Thus my tip for today is that we develop the habit of listening closely and carefully to the voice within us – the Lord’s voice and the voice of our spirit. When we are responsive to the guidance of the Lord and the call of our true self, there is nothing that can keep us from achieving our highest dreams and goals.

In order to do that we need to regularly find the peace and quiet necessary to hear these whispers within and to recognize their manifestation in what goes on around us. Take the time – Listen to the call – Respect, revere and obey the guidance and authority of your higher power and the truth of your own values.

Thank you for journeying along the Path of Integrity.

 

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