[Faith-talk] FW: [URCTCPrayerGroup2] It's not that complicated byJoyce Meyer

[karin]

Thank you for this article.  Sometimes I think God does not talk to us but somethjimes I think He does.  I just need to listen more.  Blessings to you 
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  Original Message: 
  From: "Donna" <godsgirl54 at att.net>
  To: <URCTCPrayerGroup2 at yahoogroups.com>
  Subject: [URCTCPrayerGroup2] It's not that complicated by Joyce Meyer
  Date: 
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:47:08 -0500

   
  It's Not That Complicated
  by Joyce Meyer 
  It sounds like a pretty foundational point, but I believe there are many
  who still question whether God really talks to people. And if He does, they
  wonder:

    a.. Is God really involved in my life?
    b.. Does He really want to be involved in all the little details?
    c.. Does God only help out with big issues, not little ones?
  Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Do you ever wonder if God
  speaks to people? You'll be happy to know the answer is yes. But first let
  me explain how distractions can hinder His voice.



  Distractions That Drown Out God's Voice 
  The world makes it easy for us to fill our ears with all kinds of things
  that drown out the voice of God and push Him far, far into the background
  of our lives. These distractions come in various forms, from the TV to the
  radio.from food to hobbies. Even our family and church activities can
  sometimes distract us or pull us away from the Lord.

  However, the day comes when only God remains. Everything else in our
  lives eventually passes away; and when it does, God will still be there.

  The Word of God teaches that what is known about God is evident to all
  because He has made Himself known in the inner consciousness of mankind
  (see Romans 1:19-21). Each person will someday stand before Him and give an
  account of his or her life (see Romans 14:10-12).

  When people don't want to serve God with their lives and want to go their
  own way, they find ways to hide from and ignore this instinctive inner
  knowledge of their Creator who wants to talk to them and guide them in the
  way they should go.

  Satisfaction Guaranteed
  " Through Christ, and the power of His Holy Spirit, God wants to speak to
  you on a One-to-one basis every day. " Nothing can satisfy our longing for
  God, except communion and fellowship with Him. Isaiah expressed well our
  own hunger for God when he wrote, My soul yearns for You [O Lord] in the
  night, yes, my spirit within me seeks You earnestly (Isaiah 26:9). 

  Hearing from God is vital to enjoying His eternal plan for our lives.
  Listening to God is our decision; no one else can make it for us. God won't
  force us to choose His will, but He will do everything He can to encourage
  us to say yes to His ways.

  This means God wants to be involved in even the smallest details of our
  lives. His Word tells us to acknowledge Him in all our ways, and He will
  direct our paths (see Proverbs 3:6). To acknowledge God is to care what He
  thinks and to ask for His opinion.

  Nobody Told Me
  Even though I sincerely loved Jesus, I went to church for years without
  knowing that God talks to people. I observed all the religious rules and
  holidays...I went to church every Sunday. I was really doing all that I
  knew to do at that time. But it wasn't enough to satisfy my longing for
  God.

  I could've spent every moment in church or in Bible study, but it
  wouldn't have quenched the thirst I had for a deeper fellowship with the
  Lord. I needed to talk to Him about my past and hear Him talk to me about
  my future. But nobody taught me that God wants to talk directly to me. No
  one offered a solution for the dissatisfied feelings I endured.

  Through reading the Word, I learned that God does want to talk to us and
  He does have a plan for our lives that will lead us to a place of peace and
  contentment. 

  Never hesitate to take what you think are small things to God; after all,
  everything is small to God. 

  Expect God to Speak to You 
  When Jesus spoke in John 16:12-13, He was talking to men with whom He had
  spent the previous three years. They had been with Him day and night, yet
  He indicated that He had more to teach them. We would think that if Jesus
  were with us personally for three years, day and night, we would have
  learned all there is to know. 

  But Jesus said to expect more because He will always have something to
  say to us about new situations we are facing.

  Expect to Hear God 
  Through Christ, and the power of His Holy Spirit, God wants to speak to
  you on a one-to-one basis every day. He wants to lead you to the good
  things He has in store for you. 

  Hearing God's voice throughout the day has become a natural way of life
  for me since I received the fullness of the Holy Spirit whom Jesus promised
  to send us. The Father will give His Spirit to all who ask (see Luke
  11:13). The Holy Spirit will help us understand the Bible so we will know
  how to apply its wisdom to our lives (see John 14:26). Each of us can hear
  from God and be led by the Holy Spirit daily.

  Listen to Everything 
  Recently God told me that when we are unwilling to hear in one area, it
  may render us unable to hear in other areas. Sometimes we choose to turn a
  deaf ear to what we know the Lord is clearly saying to us. We only hear
  what we want to hear; it's called "selective hearing." 

  After a while, people think they can't hear from God anymore. But there
  are lots of things God has already told them. they just haven't responded
  to them yet. I have learned that the more quickly I do what the Lord tells
  me to do, the more quickly He reveals the next step I'm supposed to take.

  As you're spending time with Him, just listen. Don't just talk about what
  you want or need. He will open up many issues if you will be still before
  Him and simply listen





  God is our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a
  very present and well-proved help in trouble. Ps 46:1



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