"Nevertheless, I did harden my heart, for I was called many times and I would not hear;"
How often do we receive promptings from the Holy Ghost, but hear not?
What about the time you thought to call a friend - for no reason? Or the time you felt to say something to a sibling - a compliment? What about the time you thought to thank someone for a service rendered, but never followed through? Or at the gas station or store and felt to give someone a Pass-along card, but did not speak up?
I believe the Spirit tries to penetrate our hearts and mind throughout the day in various ways to serve, help, share, and love. The less we hear, and worse, hear but not hearken, the less He will come around. So how do we cultivate the Spirit to avoid such regrets?
Prayer - sincere prayer asking for courage and strength.
Scriptures - Learning how the Spirit works in their lives as well as our own.
Actively seeking - Turn off the music/phone for a moment and open your eyes.
Maybe all that is required is a smile, a "thank you", or the courage to stand for what's right; especially when everyone else reviles.
"Works of love are works of peace." - Mother Theresa
"Give your hands to serve and your heart to the Lord." - Mother Theresa
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