Hearing God in the Days of Distraction
“The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart.” —Genesis 6:5–6 (ESV)
This passage reveals the condition of the human heart in the days of Noah. As I was sitting and talking with God, Noah suddenly came to mind. I began to see a vision of the world around him—people going about their daily routines with no regard for the Lord. I saw others who believed they were walking with God, yet their hearts were far from Him. They went through the motions, but their intentions were not aligned with His will.
As I sat there, I started to pray, asking God to help me with the posture of my own heart. I didn’t want to be like the people in Noah’s time. I thought about how we often get up in the morning and say our prayers to God, but how many of us actually sit still long enough to hear Him speak back? A heaviness settled over me, and as I shared these thoughts with my husband, I asked God, “How can we be sure we are not as deceived as those in Noah’s day?”
I heard Him answer with one simple word: love.
When you move in unconditional love, you will always be aligned with Me.
I thought for a moment and said, “God, unconditional love is hard.” He reminded me that it is hard when I try to do it in my own strength. But when I release control, when I surrender to Him, He walks me through it—and in that place of surrender, I can consistently move in alignment with His heart.
There is so much in this world competing for our attention, and we cannot overcome it on our own. The Scriptures tell us that our battle is not against flesh and blood, even though that’s what it looks like at times. We are engaged in spiritual warfare, and the only way to win is by walking in the Spirit with our Father.
My prayer for you today is that you slow down long enough to hear God’s direction. I pray you will not be deceived by the cares of this world, but that—just like Noah—you will hear God’s voice and walk with Him step by step. Father, even when their time is limited—whether they are caring for children, supporting a loved one, or navigating a heavy load—I pray that You will show my sisters and brothers where and how they can meet with You. Thank You, Lord, that it is not the quantity of time but the quality of our hearts that gives us strength and keeps us aligned with You. Thank You for answering this prayer and for reminding us to keep our focus on You. To You be glory and praise, amen.
Key Takeaways
Seek God first before you start your day.
God is not concerned with the quantity of time but with the quality of your heart in the time you give Him.
Moving in unconditional love keeps us aligned with God—because we cannot walk in that love on our own.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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