torn

Speaking vs. listening. Resting vs. acting. Seeking God vs. letting Him pursue me. Knowledge vs. understanding. Forgiveness vs. living uprightly. Loving vs. service. Walking with someone vs. teaching them. Sprinting vs. walking vs. pacing yourself. Waiting vs. plunging forward. Going to bed right now and getting a "good night's rest" vs. staying up and waiting until I hear something, anything.

There are so many voices that pour into us each day, each season in our lives. Some are loud. Some are timely. Some are poignant. Some make sense. Some ignite a longing in us. Some don't make sense at all. Some are intriguing. Some are whispers from God, giving us comfort, affirmation, and challenge along the way. Some are flat-out wrong.

So how do we sift through all that noise and filter it, retaining what is True?

Jesus, my mind is spinning with so much... stuff. Unprocessed thoughts, dreams, the beginnings of meaningful values that just can't seem to get sorted out. Dissenting opinions and advice. I know that You are Truth. Teach me to listen.