Are you Listening

Wednesday January 21st 1 Samuel 3: 10 The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" Then Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening." After Samuel realized that it was God who was calling, Samuel responded. Eli played his part by sharing a bit of wisdom about God. That is when the magic starts. Most of the time communication between God and us is a one way street, God is talking to us and trying to get our attention. Sometimes it is two one way streets, God is talking to us and trying to get our attention and we are too busy talking past God, telling God and the world what we think God would tell us if God were as smart as we were. But then, once in a while, we open our hearts and say hello, I’m listening. That is when the wonderful begins. The key is listening. And often, as in Samuel’s case, it takes a community.