The Watered Soul

Finding Refreshment in the Word

I Can’t Hear You

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image: Hear No Evil, See No Evil

I included the NLT version of the scripture on the photo but I also like how the Message paraphrases it.

But I’m deaf and mute to it all,
      ears shut, mouth shut.
   I don’t hear a word they say,
      don’t speak a word in response.
   What I do, God, is wait for you,
      wait for my Lord, my God—you will answer!  Psalms 38:13-15

There are times in life when it’s necessary to turn a deaf ear to enemies taunting. And, when I can’t think of any scriptures to quote or lack something positive to say, it’s best that I choose silence instead.

Oh and what about the times that you’re praying for someone’s  salvation and everything you see and hear from them is contrary to your prayers. That’s a good time to make a decision to not be moved by the happenings around you.

 

 

Comments

  1. welcome to my world of poetry says

    I enjoyed this very much Wanda,
    So much truth in what you have written,

    Yvonne.

  2. Amanda says

    This is SO true Wanda! We can't control what others say to us, but we can sure work on what we respond with… even the beautiful art of saying nothing (something I find so incredibly hard lol).

    Loved this… thank you!! Blessings!

  5. lori says

    Hey Wanda….I'm actually in that place right now. Certain that it is better to remain silent and wait on the Lord than go about my own ranting…

    This was PERFECT for me today! Thank you for sharing!

    peace,
    lori

  6. ozjane says

    Great use of word and graphics….I love this one……..also the truth of it. Be still and Know that I am God is often much wiser than opening our mouth and putting our big feet right into it.

  8. MyJourneyBack says

    Oh thanks for the smile. I loved this. And thanks for stopping over for my WFW. Smiling in my boots today!
    Have a great day,
    Sherry

  9. Donna says

    Great Word today, both scripture and message! Love how The Message says it. It's not always easy, but sometimes the best thing to do is be silent. Thanks for sharing!

    Blessings to you today!

  10. Victoria says

    Hi Wanda! This is a mighty good Word! I'm so glad you happened by my place so that I could find yours! I can't wait to get to know you better as we get to know our Father together!

  13. Peggy says

    Blessed morning to you Wanda…my, you were either up late or awake very early… because Of the time of your visit to me, thank you!

    Each time I open to the Watered Soul; first I am blessed by your beautiful header that greets me, and the wonderful verse of Isaiah 58 then I am watered by your words and God's wisdom through you!

    You are such a wellspring!

    But this one made me chuckle! It is so perfect! Thank you for sharing the NLT and The Message (it was good to compare them). I needed this so often in my marriage and home life. Thank you for the understanding you shared. It's so clear what I need to do.

    We all know that God gave us 2 ears & 2 eyes but only 1 mouth. Good advice you point out. It's so easy to be reminded of the 3 monkeys as "see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil" but this is much better…
    DON'T ALLOW THE EVIL IN and GIVE RESPONSE… NO LIE, NO ENEMY POWER.
    Yep, defeated by the blood of Jesus! This is awesome. I need to learn to WAIT and trust that God will answer in His perfect timing & way! Thanks Wanda…

    EnJOY a wonderful WFW and week!
    Peggy

  14. GlowinGirl says

    Silence truly is golden at times, isn't it? It's wise to learn when to speak and when not to — I have a tendency to overdo my words. I should practice that last monkey's pose.

  18. e-Mom says

    This is an amazing verse! (I've never seen it before.) Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed WFW!

    e-Mom @ Chrysalis

  24. a sojourner says

    waiting isn't easy. but i remember Doug Spurling's post when he said that just as a woman must wait to give birth, we also must wait on God. but the time can be well spent in continued prayer and supplications. thanks for the reminder, Wanda. i'm still waiting as well…

  25. Shannon Jacobyansky says

    Wanda, very good advice indeed! I love the picture of the monkeys! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

  27. One Heart says

    OH MY GOODNESS, Wanda, this is PERFECT. I LOVE IT!!! I am spreading this one for sure.

    Thank you for visiting and I will publicly embarrass myself yet again by letting you know that your book mailing has been delayed yet again. UGGHHH…it's so not like me. I tend to be a perfectionist so God is up to something here for sure, but I am a big believer of excellence so I truly apologize. Circumstances beyond my control have delayed it but God's timing is perfect. I am hoping for it to be postmarked no later than tomorrow–Friday, 8/27. Very difficult two-three last weeks but I will keep my promise. Thanks for your patience sis.