I'm listening...

This song, I'm listening by Chris McClarney, is reaching me today.  

I "heard" some encouragement today that made me feel that I am on the right track with God's will for me.

Firstly, I seriously worried about how I handled the prayer presentation for the comfort drawing that I delivered tonight.  I was worried that I might not have said the "right thing" in the card, or have chosen "the right" verse in Isaiah 40:11.  God allowed me to hear a clip on the radio after I left the wake that focused on Isaiah 40, and I knew it was Him telling me I had chosen well.

Secondly, I attended a Worship Night concert at my church tonight.  (Side note: I LOVE Worship Night at church!  I always leave energized and uplifted, and after attending two wakes today, the emotional boost was even more appreciated than usual.)  Our worship leader prayed that we would BOLDLY go forth in faith, and I brought that prayer deeper into me.  I prayed that as "real life" people around me begin to learn of my drawings that they will be touched by the Word and that I will boldly proclaim the Good News to those around me.

Lastly, the recipient of the Holy Spirit drawing told me that she continues to be blessed by drawing, nearly two weeks after I gave it to her - that she has set her cell phone wall paper to the drawing and it continues to speak to her daily.  What better validation than that?  To hear from the person you prayed for that your prayer literally has blessed them with such an impact?

Dear Heavenly Father,

You are so incredibly generous with your Grace. I am humbled and overwhelmed to consider the fact that you love me so much and have a will and a plan for me. You have blessed me with these skills that allow me to draw visual representations of your Word and these drawings are reaching and blessing those around me.  I ask that you continue to bless me with opportunities to pray for and draw for people in need.  I ask that you continue to help me see your will for me - continue to speak to me in ways that I can recognize, whether a song on the radio at the perfect time, a well timed sermon message, or a social media message to encourage me when I am unsure.  You know your plan for me, Lord, and I know it is a plan for good and not harm.  I will continue to seek you out wherever you send me to look.  Thank you for all you have done for me.  My life is not my own, I give it all to you.  Amen