The Soft Swish, Swish of His Voice

by | Dec 5, 2016 | Uncategorized | 6 comments

by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges 

“A word was secretly brought to me, 
my ears caught a whisper of it.”
Job 4:12
I can’t get this phrase out of my mind. I’m not sure what it leads to.

Is it an opening or a closing line? I don’t know yet, but if I don’t write it down, I’ll lose it.

So here it is:

the soft swish, swish of God’s breath
What does that make you think of? Does it ignite any emotion or feeling at all? Does it create a smile or even a thought? Maybe you spend moments just pondering it or wondering what it might feel like to have God’s breath be a soft swish around you?

After the thunder and the earthquake came a still small voice. In the garden His voice was like breathing—just a breeze passing by. Can you imagine it as a soft swish-swish? I can.


 Be still and listen and know
Trust in His everlasting arms
Rest in the cradle of His hands
Be still and feel His love, peace and Presence.

~Marcell Warner Bridges
©28, May 2016
All Rights Reserved.

I lay my head upon my pillow thoughts swirling in my mind. “Dear Jesus,” I pleaded, “I have so many things to do I can’t seem to…”

Hush. (He interrupted.)

“But Lord, I need to decorate and get a tree. I need to be cleaning my house and editing. I need…”

Hush. Hush my child. Your mind is consumed with too many things. Just rest.

“But…”

Hushhhhhhhhhhhh…

Cool air like a feather floating on the wind brushed past my face. Slowly I sank into a quiet slumber.

As I woke up, my heart peaceful, I heard it once again within my inner soul:

swish, swish, hush,
 came the voice I’d heard so softly in my sleep
Be still and know. Just trust. I am here.
From My Heart to Yours,
Marcie

What does God’s voice sound like to you? 

 

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6 Comments

  1. Martha Jane Orlando
    Martha Jane Orlando on December 5, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    "Swish, swish, hush," – love this auditory interpretation of God's whisper, Marcie. You have reminded me to listen for His still, small voice speaking to me.
    Blessings!

    Reply
    • Marcie Bridges
      Marcie Bridges on December 10, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      He's here just waiting for us to come to Him. I'm so grateful for His still small voice in my noisy world. Many blessings to you also Martha 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nan Jones
    Nan Jones on December 5, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Oh Marcie! This is wonderful. It reaches deep places in my heart. Thank you so very much. I love you.

    Reply
    • Marcie Bridges
      Marcie Bridges on December 10, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      I love you too Nan. Isn't God good? 🙂

      Reply
    • Marcie Bridges
      Marcie Bridges on December 10, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Thank you so much Shirley for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply

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