When life gets loud and when distractions multiply, emotions surge, routines slip, and pressures rise, our first instinct is usually to run faster, try harder, or grasp for control. But Jesus gives us a different invitation:
"Pay close attention to what you hear…"
—Mark 4:24–25 (NLT)
In this episode, Rose Ann shares a deeply personal devotional about learning to listen closely to God in seasons of chaos and in seasons of comfort—when things were falling apart and when they seemed to be going well.
She also opens up about the subtle drift that happens when we stop listening, the consequences of losing our spiritual focus, and the neuroscience that confirms what Jesus taught: what you repeatedly pay attention to will shape your entire life.
If life feels loud right now, this episode is your reminder to listen closer.
🧠 In This Episode, You'll Discover:
- Why Jesus tied listening to understanding and wisdom
- How early spiritual fire can fade when life returns to "normal"
- The pattern of drifting from God after answered prayers — and how to break it
- How volunteering, Bible studies, and community brought Rose Ann back into daily obedience
- The science of attention: how your brain rewires itself based on what you focus on
- Why God's Word quiets fear, anxiety, comparison, and the noise of the world
- A wisdom-filled quote from Craig Groeschel:
"Your life is always moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts."
🔍 Key Verse
Mark 4:24–25 (NLT)
"Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given…"
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