Hello everyone,
I have been finding that with all the crazy things going on in the world, it’s very hard to stay tuned to what the Lord is saying and not get distracted by the media and what everyone else is talking about. Even with being “locked-down” it’s difficult, with all the news feeds, to sort out truth from hype and fear mongering. We all know what fear is – false evidence appearing real. It seems a lot of that is going on right now to take away our concentration on what we need to do and replace it with learning all the new rules and regulations! These seem to be changing every day – if not several times a day! Stay tuned for this interview, stay tuned for these new rules, stay tuned for this news update.
I found the solution is to stay tuned to the Lord who knows the end from the beginning. Keeping our eyes on the Lord when we fear is easy to say, but sometimes it’s hard to quiet our minds and spirits so that we can just listen – to HIM!!!!!
As I wrote in “Walking in the Spirit – There’s Power in the Wind” when we fear, we cannot hear. Especially with what is going on right now, the most important instruction we can hear is the Lord’s.
In the crazy, locked-down, world, with information coming at us on all sides, I found the best thing to do is get quiet before the Lord, and ask Him about it. It’s amazing how His instructions come and how He helps us sort out truth from fiction. Then He gives us the peace that passes all understanding. This peace only comes from taking the time to listen to what He is saying. It’s amazing how He shows us His secrets and His instructions. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us His plans for us are for good and not evil, plans for a future and a hope.
Staying tuned to what He is saying is the answer. What is happening did not take Him by surprise, nor is He wringing His hands in heaven wondering what to do! Just get quiet, ask and then listen.
So in this crazy, virus controlling world, stay tuned to His voice and peace will come.
Announcement – Please stay tuned to these blogs as I give updates on my new book, “A Lifetime of Love – The Love Relationship”. It should be published around the end of June, but I will update you when it is available for purchase.
“A Lifetime of Love – The Love Relationship” is about the Father’s love for us as His children, Jesus’ love for us as His Bride, and Holy Spirit’s love for us as our comforter and friend – as well as our earthly love for our spouses, family and friends and the hurt we may have in dealing with real, ordinary, imperfect people. Lots of God’s wisdom in this book – I do not take credit for any of it – to God be the glory!
Blessings, Evelyn
PS. For those of you who are poetry lovers, my friend Maude Pych, an award winning poet, has another book recently released. “Behold the Lamb…poetically!“
BEHOLD THE LAMB…poetically! is a book of free verse, rhymes, and haiku about the Birth, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. The poems have been inspired by Scripture as well as personal experiences and are perfect for reflection or to share with others, especially at Christmas, Lent and Eastertime.
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Joanne Smith says
As I take time away from studies and test taking to read your blog, Ev, I’m always refreshed. “Staying Tuned” is a great reminder that our Heavenly Father never needs to change His character nor His plans. These are too perfect for improvement or redirection. Thanks for pointing to true security, Ev. Again.
Evelyn says
Thanks Joanne, I so appreciate your comments. They refresh me!
Blessings, Evelyn
Maude Carolan Pych says
Thanks, Evelyn, for your sensible and calm words of wisdom at a time when everyone has an opinion about what we should and shouldn’t be doing. Sometimes I feel like everything is shouting at me. It gets confusing! It is good to get a reminder that we just need to listen and trust God’s still small voice to sort through all the hype. God bless you, my friend.
And I appreciate you mentioning and recommending my book, “Behold the Lamb…poetically!” Every word written in that book was a labor of love. Blessed be the Lamb!
Evelyn says
Thank you Maude! I think we all need to get down to the basics – the Lord! He is everything we need. I wish you much success with your new book, and hope that many will click on the link and check it out!
Blessings, Evelyn
Linda Schwarz says
Ev, you are so right. “The News” confuses everyone! I read an article this morning that scientists are baffled and confused, Doctors are stunned, and of course the general population (us) don’t know what to expect the future days and months to look like. This brings us to Ev’s wisdom in listening to the ONLY one we can believe and trust. God!
Evelyn says
Hi Linda,
Thanks so much for posting on this blog. I so appreciate your words. Yes, Jesus is always the One we listen to – at all times, staying tuned to His Words and when we do this, we have peace and shalom.
Blessings, Evelyn
Kathleen Padula says
Amen and Amen…to staying focused on HIM! I often hear Paul’s words in my head “If I preach nothing but Christ and Him crucified” Amen and Amen. Thank you so much for your timely blog Ev, it is ALWAYS a blessing. : ) XO
I am so excited about the book and can’t wait to read it!!
Evelyn says
Dear Kath,
Thank you so much for your comments. I love your insight and always wait for your comments. Yes, it is always about Him! I am glad that you are excited about the new book – I am too! Stay tuned….
Blessings, Evelyn