Already All I Need

by Amy Pasinski

Tuesday night, Pastor Aimee talked about the ways that God speaks to us. He speaks to us in the silence, while listening to music, through words from others, and in our dreams. He speaks to us in so many beautiful ways. She further explained that most of us have one dominant way in which we hear him most. Chances are, it is very different than our closest friend.

I was out to dinner with Aimee on Monday night, sharing my heart with her. I have been battling some things inside, which were causing me great turmoil. The most frustrating thing about this, was I could not figure out what I needed to fix it. As I went on in my sharing, I told her that I needed God to just speak to my heart, in some way, and take away that feeling. I needed God to heal the inner turmoil, the questions, and that feeling that I could not articulate. Aimee listened, as she always does, but could not help me through this one. She couldn't help me, because I couldn't even explain the feeling. Have you ever had a yucky feeling that you just couldn't shake? That was me.

The next day I downloaded a new album from iTunes. I put my girls down for a nap, and turned on the following song.

"Asking where You are, Lord. Wondering where You’ve been. Is like standing in a hurricane, trying to find the wind. And hoping for Your mercy to meet me where I am. Is forgetting that Your thoughts for me, outnumber the sand. You filled the sun with morning light. You bid the moon to lead the night. You clothe the lilies bright and beautiful. You’re already all I need. Already everything that I could hope for. You’re already all I need. You’ve already set me free. Already making me. More like You. You’re already all I need. Jesus, You’re already all I need. Walking through this life without Your freedom in my heart. Is like holding onto shackles that You have torn apart. So remind me of Your promises. And all that You have done. In this world I will have trouble. But You have overcome. And every gift that I receive. You determine just for me. But nothing I desire compares with You. In Your fullness. You’re my all in all. In Your healing. I’m forever made whole. In Your freedom. Your love overflows. And carries me. You carry me." Already All I Need, Christy Nockels

BAM! He's already all I need! God sang this song to me. He spoke straight to my heart, the exact thing I cried out for the night before. The feeling lifted immediately. I thanked Him for speaking to my exact need, and for knowing precisely what it was. God speaks to me through worship. Christy Nockels did not sing to me, God did.

How does God speak to you? Do you know? Have you taken the time to learn His voice and the many ways He speaks? There was a time not too long ago, when I felt as if He wasn't speaking to me. I finally listened, and heard Him say, "I'm always speaking. You're not listening." Ouch! The more you tune in and seek Him, the more clearly and easily you will recognize His sweet, still, voice. Soon enough, that's all you will hear!

John 10:27 AMP
27 The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me.

Begin to write down the things He speaks to you, or shows you, even if you aren't sure if it is really Him! Use those journals! You will be amazed at the things He will bring to your memory and remind you of. As this happens you will be made confident that you are learning to discern His voice!

Jesus, teach us to listen for you. Teach us to be determined to know your voice so intimately, that it's all we hear! Help us make time in our busy schedules, to focus our full attention on You. Thank you for speaking to us in a multitude of ways. You never cease to amaze us. Speak to us today, Lord. We are listening!

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