I was visiting with a friend today and we got talking about circumstances in life and how we discern God’s Will in the present moment. I think there are several ways I which God “speaks” to us. Prayer of course, being silent and listening for God. Sometimes an overwhelming feeling or thought. Many times through the actions and words of other people. Several months ago, a friend sent a printed reflection that included the Armor of God scripture, Ephesians 6:10-18. As I have been working through an underlying sense of fear, I kept the paper on my table and say the prayer out loud every morning to get myself prepared for the day. The other day when I was talking with my priest friend, he gave me a token that has that same scripture on it. Another day I was sitting in a small chapel that had stacks of books on a table. As I looked around, I saw a piece of paper that had the words, “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” from 2 Corinthians 10:5. Many times I find myself ruminating on the past and the mistakes I have made or hurts that have happened. I found this scripture to be very profound. Later, I visited a friend who referred to both that scripture and the Armor of God. To me, that was incredible confirmation of where I need to direct my attention. I was grateful for different ways God speaks to our hearts and allows others to be included in His communication.

I Found God today in the way He speaks to us.