I listen to you; I hear Him

I listen to the older man tell me, “Guard the truth.”
          I hear God say it, too.

I listen to my young niece say, “Stay relevant; be authentic.”
           I hear God say it, too.

I listen to my peer encourage me, “Don’t give up.”  
          I hear God say it, too.

I listen to another sister sympathize, “My heart hurts with you.”
          I hear God say it, too. 

I listen to the author write, “Use your uniqueness to make a big deal out of God.”
          I hear God say it, too.

I listen to my friend’s e-mail, “Focus on the words and Jesus.”
          I hear God say it, too.

I listen to a Blood-brother say, “Fasting is difficult, but there’s much to be thankful for.”
          I hear God say it, too. 

I listen to a blogger comment, “God will provide the strength when you need it.” 
          I hear God say it, too.

I listen to my husband whisper, “I’m madly in love with you.”
          I hear God say it, too.

Sometimes,
when I listen to you
    carefully enough, and
    openly enough, and
    discerningly enough,
          I hear God say it, too. 

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Do you hear Him through others, too?

My Walks with Him