How Can I Hear God Better?
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Many of us want to know how to hear God . Maybe we have a decision to make, or a problem to solve, and we want to make sure we are doing the right thing.
Here are 3 things you can ask yourself in order to hear God better:
1. Do I have the Attitude of a Goat or a Lamb?
It’s interesting that God describes his followers as sheep and not as goats. What’s the difference between a sheep and a goat? Well, a goat always “Buts”! “But it’s too hard!” “But I want my own way!” “But why???” A goat is temperamental and stubborn, while a sheep is one of God’s humblest and gentle creatures.
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28 (ESV)
It’s also interesting how Jesus came as “the Lamb of God”. Because of His humility, the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus and gave him the power to know and obey his Father’s will on earth.
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2. Do I make it a regular habit to read my bible or only during emergencies?
There are many benefits for daily Bible reading: a. You’ll see God’s instructions in black &white b. You’ll get wisdom for many of life’s situations c. You’ll be divinely directed as your mind is renewed
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:17
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will”. Romans 12:2
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3. Do I make time to talk and communicate to God on a regular basis and seek counsel?
Sometimes, it’s not that we don’t hear God, but we are too busy and preoccupied with so many other things, we don’t take the time to listen to Him. It’s interesting how the same letters that spell “L I S T E N” also spell “S I L E N T”. What advice do these verses give?
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Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
You know life better than me. You are wiser than me and your plans are for my good and not for evil. Create in me a humble attitude that is willing to trust in You and obey You. Help me be like Jesus who spent time with the Father daily.
Give me the regular discipline and desire to read your Word on a regular basis because that will be food for my soul and wisdom for my ways.
Help me have ears that are willing to listen to your voice. When so many opinions and voices clamor for my attention, give me the ability to hear the voice of my Heavenly Father to guide me in all that I do. In Jesus name, Amen.
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