Gentle Reminders

 

There are days when my mind feels crowded and it becomes hard to focus. Thoughts stack on top of each other, and I move through the day trying to keep up with everything I am carrying. In the middle of all of that, God has a way of reaching into the ordinary and reminding me that He is near.

Today, while I was driving, my watch gave three soft vibrations to let me know my exit was coming up. It was such a simple moment, yet it caught my attention. This little watch, a gift from my sons, communicates with me in so many ways. It guides me when I am using a map. It reminds me to stand when I have been sitting too long.  It tells me when someone is calling or texting and even checks on me if it thinks I may have fallen and so much more.  All of this made me think about how God watches every step I take with far more care and love.

As I thought about it, I realized how much this tiny device mirrors the way God works in my life through the Spirit. I am learning how to understand its signals, how to respond, and how to trust that it is trying to help me stay aware and safe. And in a much deeper and more tender way, the Holy Ghost does the same.

God is always communicating with us. The Spirit gives gentle nudges that guide us. It alerts us when we are drifting. It reminds us to pause. It whispers encouragement when we feel tired or unsure. It speaks in quiet ways that help us stay on course. Sometimes the message is clear. Sometimes we have to stop and look again. But the Spirit is always there, guiding, prompting, comforting, and helping us navigate the day.

Just like my watch, the Holy Ghost offers reminders. To breathe. To listen. To turn. To trust. To stretch our faith. To remember that God is near and we are never alone.

The Spirit is always speaking. God is always reaching. His guidance never fades and His presence never drifts. If we ever feel far away or unsure, it is not because the Spirit has stepped back. It is usually because life has grown loud or our hearts have grown crowded. The signal is still there, steady and sure. When we make room, when we quiet our thoughts, when we choose the things that invite His presence, we begin to feel those gentle nudges again. God never stops guiding us. We simply open our hearts and let the Spirit in.