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Lord, Why Do You Whisper?

by Jerry Lane
02/01/04
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LORD, WHY DO YOU WHISPER?

Lord, Speak to me.
Just don’t whisper.
It’s loud down here.
The phones are always ringing.
The TV is usually blaring.
People are always talking.
Traffic is mostly noisy.
Children are always playing.
The dishwasher is running.

The alarm goes off.
I’m tired and I snooze it.
I jump in the shower.
I grab a bagel.
I rush out the door.
I’m on my cell in the car.

The office is busy and loud.
Lord, speak to me.
Just don’t whisper.
It’s loud here.
Lunchtime is with co-workers.
Sorry I laughed at that joke.
Sorry for misusing work time.

It’s time to go home.
Rush hour again.
I’m talking on the phone again.
Sorry I cut someone off in traffic.
Sorry I lost my temper and yelled.
Even worse, I used sign language.

I’m on hold.
Speak to me Lord.
Just don’t whisper.
Now, I home.
Activity is non-stop.
TV when it’s not.
Lord, why do You whisper?

I want to know Your will.
But, I can’t hear it.
I remember You speak in a still small voice.
But, it’s loud down here.
Or, am I just not listening?
Am I quiet long enough to hear?
Do I spend time alone with You?
Would I recognize Your voice?
Lord, whisper to me.
I’m listening.

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Deborah Anderson
04 Dec 2004
This was very nice, Jerry. God bless you.
Jean Boulmay
03 Dec 2004
Jerry,
You have put into words what I have prayed! I have to keep reminding myself to be still and listen. Your message is clearly written, and very worthwhile reading.
Barbara Thompson Young
02 Dec 2004
Thank you for sharing this excellent writing.
I am so glad he whispers, as he nudges his children to come apart and hear what is on his heart. Thanks, again!
(Treava) Joyce Pool
30 Nov 2004
You know, it so, so funny, but just last night I was sitting alone out on the front porch, praying -- "Lord, could You just speak a little louder?" And His response? "Everything I speak is with love. Can you hear me now?" Besides the fact that He whispers, He's got a sense of humor to boot. Wonderful article!
Gary Sims
29 Nov 2004
Jerry - very well done! the only reason we do not hear God's whisper is because of the din in which we fill our lives. Thank you - Gary
Kathy Cartee
29 Nov 2004
Jerry this is great!
We need to be reminded to spend quite time alone with the One we love.
Deborah Porter 
22 Nov 2004
Oh Jerry ... how very, very true. This was excellent. With love, Deb
Patricia Snow
01 Feb 2004
You have given us a gentle reminder to make the time to listen for that 'still small voice' Thank you.

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