NEEDING TO HEAR HIM
Today's reading: Song Of Solomon 5-6

"...I yearned for even his voice! I searched for him, but couldn't find him anywhere. I called to him, but there was no reply." Song Of Solomon 5:6 NLT

There are many parts of the Songs of Solomon that I don't understand. Comparisons made which are not at all socially acceptable anymore. References to things I cannot fathom. Discussions I feel uncomfortable being invited into.

That being said, I can honestly say I understand what the Shulammite maiden is saying in these verses...you see, I'm needing to hear God's voice, know His direction, understand completely what it is He needs me to do in a specific matter.

I'm asking Him to speak loudly. I'm begging Him to be very, very specific. I'm looking for any open doors, neon signs or even a talking donkey.

You see, I've got to know what He wants me to do in a situation I've found myself in--a situation I am not trained for, skilled in solving or to be quite honest, even want to be involved in.

I don't want to react. I don't want to 'wing it'. I don't want to answer 'off the cuff'. I don't want to have to go back and undo what I thought was the right thing to do at the time.

So I need Him.

I need Him desperately, like the maiden needed Solomon.