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In Exodus 15 the 26th verse affirms that "If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in His eyes;  If you pay attention to His Commands and keep His decrees, He will not bring on you any of the diseases that He brought on the Egyptians."  Wow that's a promise!  They were to listen carefully, to pay attention and to keep to His advice by following His direction accurately and that would keep them healthy.  How can we listen carefully to our God's instructions, so that we too can live healthy lives? 

Listening closely is another part of raising our sons and daughters to influence them toward righteousness;  we must know what they are thinking--in other words, what is important to know.  Just as it is important for them to pay attention to what we are saying.  We  too,  as God's children must develop an attitude of careful listening, if we are to hear God speaking to us.  Then in the stillness of our souls, we will recognize His voice.   

Father God we pray help us to hear your clear direction and teach us to follow what you are saying, because we have listened carefully to what you said; and help us to pay close attention so as, not to miss a single word.

Ruth Orlando