Are You Hearing God ? by Deborah Horack

I have written a few articles on the subject of hearing Gods voice. This month I would like to share a personal story with you. You will see how God does talk to each one of us. It was a hot August night in 2006 when God came to me & spoke. As I was swimming my usual laps God spoke to me in the midst of water in my mouth & grasping for my breath.

 He said "Give your parents $1000.00." I stopped, looked around and just assumed I would see Him sitting on the edge of the pool. God's voice came in so loud & clear I wouldn't have been surprised to see Him at close range. Instantly I asked "Is that you Lord?" I did not receive an answer instantly but I still received an answer.  For deep in my heart there was a sense of peace & a tingling feeling that I really can't put into words. Just a few months before August, around April, my dad received news that he had lung cancer. Now my parents would have many doctor bills they would have to pay.

Yes they have insurance but the co-pay I assume would be outrageous. Money that they did not have. At this time we were all waiting to hear when the radiation treatments would start. As I continued swimming I was questioning God's remark to me. The usual do I or don't I sort of question. So back & forth I went and not just with the laps but that huge question God had put on my heart.

Although, it wasn't a question it was a statement. When my husband came home I talked it over with him & he told me to send the money. "Ok, I thought to myself I will get it in the mail in the morning." I awoke that morning, wrote the check & put it in the mail. Later in the day I called mom but I did not tell her about the check. As we talked a few minutes I knew something was wrong. I asked her if everything was alright. Now she tried to answer without being upset for she is a very strong woman of faith. "The doctors called today & dad starts treatment next week." I said that was great. She then added "Dad doesn't want to go." I asked her why & she said "It's a lot of money, its a $1,000.00 for the co-pay. I sat there in amazement knowing at that moment I did hear God's voice. "Mom" I said, "The check is in the mail." "How did you know?" I tried to explain the best way I could. From my own mouth I said "God told me."
My mom & dad also could not believe something so glorious.  I would never be able to truly put into words all that we were feeling. When God told me to send that money it wasn't a penny more or a penny less. It was $1,000.00 even. I did hear God speaking that day in the pool & I am glad I was obedient. For God rewarded both my parents & myself that day. We were able to witness the Lord's help that day. How we truly are cared for. How God does speak to His people. And now all who read this will be His witness. God does speak, are you listening? The rewards are glorious as is our God.