Forsake not...

 God tells us to forsake not our "assembling together." My whole life I have heard that referred to as one of the reasons that we should attend church. I'm not saying it isn't. But, just consider this. When two are gathered in my name I am there. Oh my! Have I really listened to the conversations that I have had when I am gathered with others? Have I allowed Holy Spirit to penetrate my heart with the words of my brothers and sisters? Is this time really important to me? Have I allowed myself to glean from the conversation? Have I been misled to think that only the pastor, teacher, evangelist, preacher can speak into my life at church on Sunday morning? I've asked myself all these questions.  I've always heard it said that communication is very difficult mainly because we are doing one of two things; we are thinking about what we want to say or we are judging what the other person is saying. Either way, We Aren't Listening (really). Holy Spirit has been speaking to my heart recently of how important conversations are when I'm talking to others. I have become very aware of how important this time is. It is an ordained time (if I believe my steps are ordered of God) for me. If I really believe this then I will listen to conversations and I will guard what I say to others. With Christ living in me, I should have something to say of importance. We are all messengers. What will our message be?  I had a conversation with my brother-in-law and sister recently and I listened; I really listened. Holy Spirit continued to speak to my heart after the conversation. Even days after. Thank you for making yourself available to me.

Thank you Father for loving me,