Sonic Slushes and the Voice of G-D
Gathered around a table at Sonice, huddled under coats and blankets, sipping on slushes and munching on fried foods, the Fusion 7th grade girls were asked several questions based on hearing the voice of G-D.
When asked if they had ever heard the voice of G-D, some raised their hands, others hesitated. What exactly did it mean to hear the voice of G-D? How did people hear the voice of G-D? When explained that hearing the voice of G-D is anything from hearing an audible voice, or something as simple as a gut feeling... the rest of the girls said that they too had heard the voice of G-D.
Some girls heard the voice of G-D while worshiping. Others, in dreams. Still others felt they "heard" his voice when struggling with a decision; knowing the right thing to do when they want to do something else. A few girls said that they had heard the voice of G-D through prophecies.
As the girls shared their stories of hearing G-D's voice, I took the time to just stop and reflect. How have I heard the voice of G-D? I've never had dreams that I felt were of G-D. I've never heard the still small whisper. How have I heard His voice?
When I'm in my car with the windows down and the heat on full blast in the dead of winter.
When I'm listening to an epic song.
When I'm dancing like an idiot with my sister to the dumbest songs you've ever heard.
When I'm looking at the sky feeling awed by the incredible artistic nature of our G-D.
When I'm discussing evolution over chai lattes.
When I'm snuggling with the most precious little ones.
When I'm hugging orphans.
When I'm witnessing the most beautiful sunsets imaginable.
When I'm looking out over an immense, seemingly endless ocean.
When I'm standing in the warm summer rain.
This is how I hear G-D.
Thank you G-D. Thank you for allowing me to have those moments in which I have heard your voice. May I never forget those times. May I never forget the power displayed, and the feeling of being so small. May I never forget your faithfulness. May I never doubt your love for me.
May I hear your voice every day of my life. As I struggle to turn away from the things which tempt me. As I am surrounded by the love and support of family and friends. As I experience joy in the little moments.
May I never forget Sonic slushes and the voice of G-D
