Hearing God's Voice

The key to hearing God's voice clearly is to have a personal, growing relationship with Him. Then when you hear Him, you should respond in obedience. Invite Him into every part of your life and have Him with you wherever you go and in whatever you do. Feeling His loving presence is one of the great treasures of the faith.

Two of the most likely times to hear from God are when you read and study His Word and when you pray. However, you need to set aside quiet time where you can better hear His often still, small voice. Of course, God can speak to you at any time and through any source. Be open to hearing from Him. Remember, He wants to fellowship with you. It's one of the reasons he created you.

Our spiritual ear will never be sensitive to his voice if we have a personal agenda to which we are already committed.  God leads and speaks to the humble who have surrendered their plans to do his will. With an "open heaven" and a surrendered will, we will be able to clearly hear God's voice in our hearts.   -- Jim Cymbala

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