From the beginning, God has a call on all of our lives. He sought me out from birth. I know this because I asked Him. One evening during my prayer and bible reading time, I was led to claim His words that say, “…and you shall be called Sought After.” (Isaiah 62:12b NIV). My name was capitalized right there on the pages of the Bible (O.T.)
Although the timing that the Holy Spirit called me was at a young adult age, like most of you, I turned a deaf ear to his voice. I allowed the voices of Mr and Mrs. Excuse, Aunt and Uncle Procrastination and my favorite cousin Self-willed Willie to have control over my life. They took turns distorting my hearing, understanding, mind, heart, time, talents and my treasures. Enough, all ready!!!
If the truth was told, we all have bodies that come designed with a myriad of voices. Did you know that your persona reflects which voice you are listening to at any given time in your life? At present (and I pray from now on), my persona reflects a contented sheep because the voice I am listening to is that of the Shepherd.
So, when I came to myself, I repented and prayerfully asked the Lord to forgive me for procrastinating in compiling my thoughts into written words on paper. I have also thanked the Holy Spirit for silencing every negative voice that previously had dominion over me. For I once was young but now I am old and am privileged to see just who it was that rescued me from the snares of life. Thank God for those of you whose eyes were opened in your youth and you responded.
But no matter what age, begin seeking the Lord today. Start recognizing the extraordinary methods of operation He is performing in your lives. In my situation, and as my journal writings reflect, the Holy Spirit turned my personal Bible study quiet time into an interactive, stimulating and intimate conversational time with Him.
p.s. – Some people take self-help courses and read self-help books; the problem is that self cannot help self because self is the problem.
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Conversations With God Using Scripture 
Mother Sonja, love this blog! 😀 God has called me by my name!🥰
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Hello Cathy,. Isn’t it a thrill when you receive a personal nod from the Father. The way my “Biblical” name came about was once while reading the Bible. all of a sudden I realized that most of the male characters in the Old Testament that God called to perform a task for Himself, God changed their names. So, without thinking twice, I exclaimed out loud…Oh, My Lord, what’s my new name! I’m a soldier in Your army, too.
The rest is history.
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“Some people take self-help courses and read self-help books; the problem is that self cannot help self because self is the problem.” This is spot on. Dee
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Good Evening, my friend. I cannot take credit for that catchy phrase. I read it somewhere a long time ago and it stuck with me. If only we could get ole self-willed Willie out of the way, too, the angels would throw us a Hallelujah-time party.
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Sister Sonja,
I love your creative names for those family members. I recognize some of those cousins, aunts, and uncles in my life. I am listening for my special name.
Edna Wilkins
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Greetings, my dear Sunday School teacher;
I can’t blame you, sweet Edna, for seeking after a personal connection with our Lord and Savior. It is so good to hear the Shepherd’s voice calling His sheep. Take this advice…whenever you hear your name called, be sure to respond with…”Here i am, I AM. Thank You for blessing me.
For You said, “Ask and it SHALL be given. Seek and you SHALL find!” Amen and Amen!
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