There are days that just coast by. Some days the voices in my head are louder than I would like. It’s almost like there are two voices competing to persuade me to think negative or think positive.
Eleven years ago, during the most trying time in my life my childhood best friend asked me one simple question that changed me forever. When I feel this “noise” in my head, I now hear Tonya’s voice that stops me in my tracks everytime….the question was, “What voice are you listening to?”
She explained to me that the enemy is working overtime to feed us lies, confusion, chaos, and fear—because Gods voice would never do that. God brings peace, clarity, and conviction, not condemnation.
Conviction brought by the Holy Spirit, reveals truth and makes us aware of sin, righteousness, and judgment leading us to repentance. God means everything for our good. It does not bring condemnation. John 16:8 is proof of that. Conviction draws us closer; condemnation pushes us away. And God will never push us away.
I fail miserably at times. We all do. But you know who never stops forgiving? God—our Father, Lord, and Savior. He has never left me; it’s me who wanders off path. My spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. (Matthew 26:41)
Staying grounded takes a conscious choice—daily, hourly, sometimes minute by minute. I often have to stop and ask the Holy Spirit to lead me, to calm my mind, and to help me hear truth instead of noise. Our mind plays such a significant role in our overall life, and if we don’t take those thoughts captive, they will take us captive instead.
When life gets loud, I remind myself of this:
God is still whispering. The question is—am I slowing down enough to listen?
—Wendy
Grow in Grace 
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