God Still Speaks

I've been trying to seek the face of God this summer rather than just seeking His plan for my life. Honestly, I don't feel like it's been too productive. I'm wondering if God has stopped speaking since I haven't been listening or obeying. But I read a post from Rachel Rowell today that reminded me that God still wants to speak and does. We just need to be silent to hear it. She reminded me that He is speaking all the time. His spirit is the one that makes me want to read my bible and seek Him. His spirit is the one convicting me of my sins. He is the one who brings pure joy to my heart and gives me a hope. He just doesn't necessarily speak in the way I expect Him to. So for now, I will just make more time for silence.

Usefullness

Lately I've been feeling that I'm not very useful where I am right now. I spend most of my day at work and don't feel like I'm making any difference or glorifying the Lord. My prayer has been that I will be used by the Lord as he wishes. But when is he going to move me? As Oswald Chambers says "Jesus never estimated His life along the line of the greatest use. God puts His saints where they will glorify Him, and we are no judges at all of where that is." So I will continue to focus on knowing Him and being obedient when He calls me. To God be the glory!