If Only You Had Paid Attention

ISAIAH 48:17-18

This is what the Lord says-your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea..."

I am sure God has said this to me many times, "If only you had paid attention!" Much heartache could be spared if only we would listen to our Creator.

We are a nation full of complainers. I am sure if we were all honest we could agree that we have fallen prey to this. There is always something wrong. We are sick, we are poor, we don't like our jobs, our kids are rebellious, our marriage is falling apart, we are in debt beyond imagination, etc. Then our prayers go something like this: "God, haven't you healed me yet? Where is prosperity for me? Can't you find me a job I like? Please bring my kids back to you! Why did you allow my spouse to treat me like this? When will you give me money to pay my debts?"

We get angry at God because he isn't working fast enough and doing it our way. Yet, if we would have gone to Him in the first place and then paid attention we would not be in the many predicaments we are in now. He knows what is best for us. It is not His will for us to be sick, struggling, in debt, depressed, miserable, etc. If only we would pay attention to Him.

I challenge you to read the Word of God today and sit and communicate with God. He has much to teach you. He can save you many heartaches. Just be still and listen. God Bless~I