Craig Clouston

 Don’t Let Me Go

January 3

If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us from here.

Exodus 33:15

Don and Candy had a decision to make. Their attorney had called, telling them

they had been given Candy’s childhood home, a Brownstone duplex in Ohio,

in an estate settlement. Her aunt, who had lived in the upstairs apartment, had

recently passed away, leaving Candy the property with a clear deed.

But, having worked in their church’s youth ministry for over twenty years,

they felt a strong call to stay here in California and minister to the kids of their

neighborhood. They were unsure of whether their time here was to come to an

end at this time.

Lying in bed that night they discussed their options and prayed, asking

God to show them what He wanted them to do. During the night both dreamt

the same dream. In the dream they were driving away from the duplex, waving

goodbye to a stranger standing on the porch. Upon awakening, they shared

their dream with each other and came to the conclusion God was telling them

to rent out the duplex and stay in California for now.

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We all have difficult choices in which we would like to know that our final

decision was inspired by God. And God will not always be as conspicuous in

His answers as He was with Don and Candy. Yet, learning to listen for His

response to our prayers and petitions can be achieved. Hearing God is not

rocket science, but it does require active listening on our part.

By reading and studying God’s Word each day, we learn to draw on Spirit-

inspired insight and wisdom hidden for us within the pages of Scripture. There

are tremendous benefits to submitting everything to God and asking for His

guidance.

As in Moses’ case, we should cry, “If You’re not where I’m going, don’t

let me go!” Through active listening can we develop the ability to hear God’s

response to our requests.

Prayer

“Please let me know Your will for the days and events

of my life, Lord. Teach me to listen and hear what

Your Spirit reveals to me and then act accordingly

with courage and peace. In Jesus’ Name, amen.”