I have actually heard God's audible voice once (for certain). I have felt God's leading many times. I think how I reacted depended on the fear factor of the call. Sometimes I felt very motivated and excited to accept the call. Many times I questioned it and prayed over and over "God are YOU sure". (like God maybe wasn't sure... ya right). Every situation that I asked asked to move turned out wonderful! Sometimes they were struggles, but whether I see it now or will see it in Heaven I know there was a divine purpose!
I don't think I've ever heard his voice saying "follow me" - but I have had him answer my prayers in very obvious ways before. I've "laid out the fleece" a few times for God, and he answered me. What's sad is that even though I clearly felt God showing me what to do, I fell back on my own insecurities and didn't listen to his advice for quite some time. The problem I am discovering this year is that I am very skeptical. I hate to admit that, but as I was reading this chapter, I was skeptical. Reading other spiritual books, I've been skeptical. Seeing God answer my "fleece" prayers, I was skeptical. I don't really know when I traded the faith of a child for the skepticism of an adult. Going back to my "fleece" prayer...when I finally listened to God and trusted that He knew best - my life changed for the better. Sure it was scary at first, but after a short while I was so thankful that I finally trusted and followed God's leading.
Thats a good thought... when do you trade our child like faith for skepticism? Sometimes I am overly faithful (without thinking) and sometimes I am overly skeptical. I am not sure why for either instance.
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I have actually heard God's audible voice once (for certain). I have felt God's leading many times. I think how I reacted depended on the fear factor of the call. Sometimes I felt very motivated and excited to accept the call. Many times I questioned it and prayed over and over "God are YOU sure". (like God maybe wasn't sure... ya right). Every situation that I asked asked to move turned out wonderful! Sometimes they were struggles, but whether I see it now or will see it in Heaven I know there was a divine purpose!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever heard his voice saying "follow me" - but I have had him answer my prayers in very obvious ways before. I've "laid out the fleece" a few times for God, and he answered me. What's sad is that even though I clearly felt God showing me what to do, I fell back on my own insecurities and didn't listen to his advice for quite some time.
ReplyDeleteThe problem I am discovering this year is that I am very skeptical. I hate to admit that, but as I was reading this chapter, I was skeptical. Reading other spiritual books, I've been skeptical. Seeing God answer my "fleece" prayers, I was skeptical. I don't really know when I traded the faith of a child for the skepticism of an adult.
Going back to my "fleece" prayer...when I finally listened to God and trusted that He knew best - my life changed for the better. Sure it was scary at first, but after a short while I was so thankful that I finally trusted and followed God's leading.
Thats a good thought... when do you trade our child like faith for skepticism? Sometimes I am overly faithful (without thinking) and sometimes I am overly skeptical. I am not sure why for either instance.
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