I am excited to introduce you to one of my remote facilitators, Marilyn. I love this lady’s transparency and heart for the hurting. I wanted you to hear her through her blog but also introduce you to a great resource. She refers to her devotional called Jewels of Wisdom. If you are like me, your can’t have enough good devotionals. So we have included a link where you can buy it here. Of course Amazon has it too. Enjoy!
Lots of folks tell me they aren’t sure they can hear God. Sometimes they think it’s their own thoughts, their own voice, and then doubts begin to creep in. Scripture says in John 10:27, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, they follow Me.” He is the great Shepherd and we are His flock. God talks in so many different ways; we can’t put Him in a box. He can talk to us through His Word, His church, through dreams, visions, music, nature – He is a very creative God. We were made to commune with Him.
I didn’t know this most of my life. After I had a transformational encounter with Him almost 25 years ago. Over a three day period, I heard His voice and He was talking to me about my past, my present, and my future. Joy and sorrow filled the atmosphere – it was glorious, but I really didn’t know Him. Once my eyes opened, everything in His Word began to be illuminated, I couldn’t put it down. I began to spend time in the morning to journal my thoughts. I would then wait to hear from Him and then write down what I thought I heard. Some days I thought, “Oh this can’t be God.” Then days or months later I would go back and discover it truly was His voice to me. This process was so encouraging.
I really needed to hear Him – I needed a relationship with Him. This intimate exchange provided the healing, hope, and a future I longed for. Coming out of skin cancer and deliverance from addiction, my life was unmanageable. This new relationship was like breath in my lungs and cleansing water washing over me.. This was experiencing the beauty of My King. What I didn’t realize until later was that I was developing not only a discipline but also a deep connection which was my sanctuary.
Part of this new rhythm and obedience to His word led me to writing a book, called Jewels of Wisdom. This 365-day devotional is from the heart of the great I AM. After pouring through all my journals, the Holy Spirit highlighted what he wanted in this book. You see, I am not an author. I had no intention of writing a book, it wasn’t on my radar. I just needed HIM. But when I got saved, I told Him I would do anything He asked me to do. The book was birthed out of His heart for those who would take the time to hear Him. It’s all about relationship and it’s all about love. I found Him in those quiet days which helps me today to walk out in obedience to what I hear Him say!
MARILYN GRAY
FREEDOMTRAIN MINISTRIES
OCTOBER 15, 2018
