To Hear His Voice

I was facing some difficulties lately, and with that I looked to God.  What He was speaking to me through this section was amazing wisdom;

 Mark 8:11–21, 

the first thing that stood out to me was how Jesus responded when people tried to find fault with Him—He simply said what He needed to say and left, without staying to argue. 

I need to learn this same wisdom: to walk away when I am not accepted, instead of getting drawn into unnecessary debates. 

Another lesson came when Jesus warned His disciples to beware of the Pharisees, yet they were distracted, thinking only about not having bread. This reminds me that Jesus is always by our side, trying to teach us, but often we are too focused on our present situations and lacking certain things, to hear His voice. That is why He tells us to give our burdens to Him. Many times I pray and ask Him to take my problems, yet I keep carrying them in my mind, unable to rest and listen. 

My prayer is: Lord, help me to truly lay every issue at Your feet and leave it there. Teach me to rest in Your presence and to hear Your voice above all my worries.