Holy Spirit Speak

I saw an ad at a website offering an email subscription to "Daily Quotes from the Holy Spirit." Apparently, they send you an email each morning with some words spoken especially for you by the Holy Spirit. I have no idea what kind of quotes they are. The site looks kind of new-agey, so I imagine they follow that pattern.

I didn't subscribe, but I have to admit I liked the idea of hearing from the Holy Spirit everyday. Imagine starting everyday with a word from him, a word specifically spoken for you. Wouldn't that be great?

I guess you know where I'm going with this. We can start everyday with a personal word from the Holy Spirit, email not required. All you need is a Bible and willingness to listen.

I'll admit that when I read scripture early in the day, sometimes I'm reading with the intention of finishing and moving on to the next thing. Or sometimes I'm reading with the intention of finding a sermon.

Sometimes I forget that I could be listening for the voice of the Holy Spirit -- that he is ready to speak to my heart, if I will just sit still long enough to hear him.

Let's remember each day that he is willing to speak to each one of us, that he is just waiting for us to stop and listen. "Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)