“but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.” Jeremiah 7:23

I wanted to share an awesome encounter I had earlier this week. So, the other day at work I got done about 20 minutes early and the last patient of the day was about to leave. It being one of my long work days I was excited to get done a little early. But the patient came up front and we began chatting about life and everything that he was going through. I LOVE talking! But I also love listening and I think it we underestimate the power that it holds. A listening ear is a loving heart. This opened the door for me to pray this patient. As we talked about his struggles I encouraged him and pointed him to Jesus. I told him that I would be praying for him. Yet the words felt void as I said them. Immediately in my head I heard the Lord tell me “Ask him if he wants prayer!” The Holy Spirit prompted me a few times. I could have ignored it and left work early like I was hoping to, but I didn’t. Don’t ignore that prompting when God shows up and makes a way!

By obeying that prompting to ask a simple question it opened the door for me to pray for this person. I asked this patient if he wanted prayer and at first he was hesitant, but after a few seconds his heart was softened and he agreed. I had an awesome God encounter! It’s so cool how God makes a way for these things to so easily fall into place. Where there is a need God opens the door and He will bring the right people and opportunities to you.

Don’t underestimate the power of your “yes” in the seemingly small. These small things might be what makes the biggest difference in someone’s life. Even if it’s just a smile be obedient to what the Lord is telling you to do. I have so many awesome little testimonies like that just from being obedient to God. Pray. Pause. Listen. Take the time to listen to what He is saying. Just be available and He will lead you to the next step and the next. Step out in faith knowing He is with you and He’s leading you. Nothing is wasted with God. Even if you do it and it doesn’t go as planned God honors your obedience.

I could have just walked away. But I would have been walking way from one of the most incredible opportunities to witness to someone and possibly change their life. I don’t know how God is going to use it. But He does! I don’t know what He’s going to do through me or this patient. But He does! So stay obedient even in the seemingly small. You’re growing your own faith and confidence with each step you take trusting the Holy Spirit as He leads. God is right there with you ordaining your steps. As believers we have the ability to draw others into the light or the dark. You have the power to choose how God is going to use you each day. Don’t get distracted. Don’t numb yourself to the sound of His voice. He is calling you to take a step out. Don’t you hear Him?

Remember You are Fearfully Made

xoxo Taylor Nicole ❤