Me:  Howdy Prodigal!  What are you looking for?

 

Prodigal:  I am looking for some seashells to take home.  I like to collect at least one.

 

Me:  How do you know which one to take.

 

Prodigal:  I just know after years of hunting seashells

 

Me:  While you are looking then I want to share from a book I was reading.

 

Above Average for God by Rachel Sinclair

 

How do I know when I’m hearing God’s voice rather than my own?  As a believer, it is important to learn how to discern the voice of God.  Many times we hear ideas, or even come up with them on or own, that appear to be the right direction for our lives or would be great ways to serve the Lord and others, but let me caution you.  Just because we hear them doesn’t mean they came from the Lord.  The fact that they are great ideas and would serve others isn’t necessarily confirmation from the Lord.  You want to follow the Lord’s guidance and participate in the things God has planned for your life.  When the Father calls you to something, He will be right in the middle of it.  He will provide for every need and empower you in supernatural ways to complete it.  However, if it is not from the Lord, you likely will not sense His presence and power working within you.

The more time you spend with the Lord alone in worship, His word and in prayer the more you understand what His voice sounds like.  It is like learning to discern the cry of a baby that is not your own but a friend or relative.  You have to spend time with the baby to really learn there cry.  Don’t compare yourself to others right now just spend time listening to God every step of the way!

 

John 3:36

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.