God Hears My Voice

Right before Lazarus was raised from the dead, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank You for hearing Me.” The fact that God hears our voice is truly wonderful. It is one of the greatest realities of life, greater than any earthly treasure. The God who created billions of galaxies hears my voice. This truth should shape the theme of our lives and bring us the greatest joy and deepest comfort. God hears my voice. I can confide in Him and tell Him my troubles. I can express my gratitude for all He has done. I can ask…

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The Longing Nothing Else Can Fill

Inside every human being, there is a cry for something intangible. Something the material world cannot supply. It is a desire so deep it cannot be fully described in human language. We try to satisfy this longing in the material realm, only to end in disappointment. The satisfaction we seek cannot be found in things. It comes only from God. Our souls long to be connected to their Creator. This desire was placed within us at birth, and we cannot escape it. We keep trying to fill it, but no material pursuit will ever be enough. We were created for…

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God Desires Direct Contact

Many people desire a closer relationship with God. So they try cleaning up their lives (that’s good), they read their Bibles (that’s good), and they listen to sermons (also good). But the one thing God desires most is direct contact—talking to Him as a friend. Telling Him directly how much you love Him. Speaking to Him as someone dear to you, and giving Him the chance to speak back—because He loves you deeply and has things to tell and reveal to you. He is so in love with you and wants that closeness. So instead of settling for indirect contact,…

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