Can You Hear God?

True happiness and contentment don't come from owning things, they come from the Word of God with the truth and life it brings. No matter how many possessions we have, they don't grant us strength when we are weak, but only remove our eyes from heaven where we cannot hear our Shepherd speak. If we remain focused on the things above, we will surely hear His voice, although where we choose to give our attention is a matter of free choice. How often have we sought God for an answer to only lack any type of reply, because we weren't at all focused on Jesus, but rather the things that money could buy? Or perhaps we heard from God, but His answer we neglected for the truth He brought to our senses would leave our earthly treasures unprotected. While seeking only the temporary pleasures of the things we strive to keep, we must choose to leave them behind if we wish to be His sheep.