SCRIPTURE
Colossians 3:16a AMP Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom…

NUGGET
If you sit by an ocean for a while, you’ll notice that you stop hearing the roar of the waves after some time. Your brain blocks out the signals because the sound of the ocean is constant and becomes over-familiar. Since the noise is continuous and non-threatening, your brain tunes it out as irrelevant information. Similarly, if you become over-familiar with God, you start to tune out His promptings and voice even though His presence is constant and continuous. Your soul can begin to label God as irrelevant. What’s the answer? Practice His presence. Just like at the ocean, if you remind yourself that you’re next to it, the glorious symphony of waves will turn back on in your brain. And so it is with the Spirit! Practice His presence and you’ll begin to hear God’s roar in your spirit.

ACTIVATION
Set some alarms on your phone today to remind yourself of God’s presence. He is always available. Make yourself available to Him.

PRAYER
Holy Spirit I invite You to increase awareness of Your presence this week. May I be in constant communication with You today. Let me hear Your voice and see where You are moving. In Jesus name, Amen.

Devo by Rachel Barrentine
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