![]() ![]() It means coming with time to meditate and to mull over its personal application. When reading His Word, it means approaching it with an open mind and heart that’s not already bogged down with my own opinions and ideas of what the text is saying. Rather, it provides the basis for hearing from God at all times, whether I’m on my knees in prayer or on my feet hurrying through the nuances of my daily demands. ![]() The more I’ve continued to contemplate the implications of this concept, the more I’ve realized that it isn’t just specific to my prayer life. It all starts here: if we want to be able to sense His direction, we must slow down, quiet our hearts, and listen for the way His Spirit communicates. ![]() Before I could even begin to explore further instruction concerning how God speaks-or even why He speaks-I first had to ask myself whether or not I wanted to hear Him enough to stop doing all the talking so that I might listen. Creating time, space, and opportunity to hear God is paramount for those of us who desire to sense His Spirit’s conviction, to receive His detailed guidance, and to discern His intimate leading. ![]()
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