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Hi,
I bought a book to help me hear God's voice, and it recommends having people read what you heard to reassure if it's Him or not. The blue is what I think I heard from Him.
Here's the conversation:
God, why did you make my hair like this?
"Why do you not like your hair?"
(I tell him my reasons. Mostly because my new look is different for me and I'm still learning how to style and manage afro-textured hair)
"Stop thinking there's something wrong with the way you are. I love you. It's time for you to start loving yourself."
How does someone do that? Love themselves, start loving themselves? What did you do? Did you have this problem? If so, how'd you overcome it?
"I was always in tune with the Father. We shared the same goals, dreams, ambitions. We were never apart. But I did struggle with the attacks of feeling like a no one, a nobody. I cried out in loneliness, questioning why I was here. And the Father cradled me in His love. He reassured me of My purpose and why I was sent. I had to lean in faith all the words He'd written down--the same words He's given to you. I had to lean in faith that they applied to Me too."
But You were God's Son. How could you not know?"
"I knew they were true. But I needed to be reminded of the Father's love too. I needed the Father's love and comfort, just like you. It's not easy being human. It's rough. Being here, on the earth, is rough. But everyday I had to commune with the Father. I shared with Him my struggles. And He gave me Life. I shared with Him the accusations, the lies. He never turned me away. He listened. He gave me all I needed to know. He grew me in knowledge. I had to trust in My identity; I had to trust in who He said I was. I had to trust in His Love, his character, particularly during the dark times. By faith, I had to grow in confidence. I had to know that I had a purpose and that His purpose was mine. I had to grow in My love for people.For people are not always kind. People will be mean and vindictive. God had to teach me in loving others too. Remember, this experience was all new to me. He taught me to love my mother, Mary. She had many things to worry about as a wife and mother. God let me see those and help me be a better son.
"I've been in your shoes, Rita. I know what its like to question who you are, your existence, your life. I know what its like to think God has abandoned you. I know what it's like to feel terribly alone--to feel like everyone has left you. I have felt all your feelings and more. This is why you can come to me, like your brother, because you can know and have confidence that I have been where you are. Nothing is new to me. None of your feelings are new to me. I have felt your emotions. Again, it's not easy being human. This is why I look down on man with mercy."
Does anything sound like it's not from Him?
Thanks for listening,
Rita
I bought a book to help me hear God's voice, and it recommends having people read what you heard to reassure if it's Him or not. The blue is what I think I heard from Him.
Here's the conversation:
God, why did you make my hair like this?
"Why do you not like your hair?"
(I tell him my reasons. Mostly because my new look is different for me and I'm still learning how to style and manage afro-textured hair)
"Stop thinking there's something wrong with the way you are. I love you. It's time for you to start loving yourself."
How does someone do that? Love themselves, start loving themselves? What did you do? Did you have this problem? If so, how'd you overcome it?
"I was always in tune with the Father. We shared the same goals, dreams, ambitions. We were never apart. But I did struggle with the attacks of feeling like a no one, a nobody. I cried out in loneliness, questioning why I was here. And the Father cradled me in His love. He reassured me of My purpose and why I was sent. I had to lean in faith all the words He'd written down--the same words He's given to you. I had to lean in faith that they applied to Me too."
But You were God's Son. How could you not know?"
"I knew they were true. But I needed to be reminded of the Father's love too. I needed the Father's love and comfort, just like you. It's not easy being human. It's rough. Being here, on the earth, is rough. But everyday I had to commune with the Father. I shared with Him my struggles. And He gave me Life. I shared with Him the accusations, the lies. He never turned me away. He listened. He gave me all I needed to know. He grew me in knowledge. I had to trust in My identity; I had to trust in who He said I was. I had to trust in His Love, his character, particularly during the dark times. By faith, I had to grow in confidence. I had to know that I had a purpose and that His purpose was mine. I had to grow in My love for people.For people are not always kind. People will be mean and vindictive. God had to teach me in loving others too. Remember, this experience was all new to me. He taught me to love my mother, Mary. She had many things to worry about as a wife and mother. God let me see those and help me be a better son.
"I've been in your shoes, Rita. I know what its like to question who you are, your existence, your life. I know what its like to think God has abandoned you. I know what it's like to feel terribly alone--to feel like everyone has left you. I have felt all your feelings and more. This is why you can come to me, like your brother, because you can know and have confidence that I have been where you are. Nothing is new to me. None of your feelings are new to me. I have felt your emotions. Again, it's not easy being human. This is why I look down on man with mercy."
Does anything sound like it's not from Him?
Thanks for listening,
Rita
