This devotional comes from the April 16 entry of the Hearing From God Daily Devotional. Click the image above for purchase information.
It pleases Me greatly when your thoughts are on Me. As you grow in your lifestyle of keeping your eyes on Me throughout the day, I am free to move in your life in ways I could not have done without your attention. I am desirous of blessing all My sons and daughters, and would speak to them much, if they would keep their eyes on Me and listen to the still, small, promptings of My Spirit. There is unlimited wisdom available, and so many of My children don't even notice that I am speaking to them. Take the time to learn My Voice. You do hear it—I make sure of that—but you need to spend enough time with Me that you learn to discern the difference between My Voice and all the other voices that are competing for your attention. There are many voices out there, all clamouring for your attention, but I do not clamour. I am here; I am available to all who would turn their eyes upon Me. There is a great reward in doing so, and My children are gradually realizing that. It is a question of immediate gratification or delayed gratification, or, as you so often put it, "You can do what's easy, or what's right." In My Presence, there are pleasures forevermore, and My children are just barely opening that door the tiniest crack, when I long to throw open the door and flood them with My blessings, so there would not be room to receive them all. Keep seeking Me; keep hungering for My Presence. You will not be disappointed.
Isaiah 26:3-4; Philippians 4:8; 1Kings 19:9-14; Job 28:28; Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 9:10; 2Chronicles 20:12; Ezra 5:5; Psalm 16:8; Acts 2:25; Psalm 16:11; Malachi 3:10; 1Chronicles 16:11