At church my pastor always tells stories that includes God always talking to him like one time God told him to say no to something. I want that, but i never know if God is talking to me or the opposite. How can I know for sure this is Gods command and not the devils? I pray mostly everyday but idk...Please give advice, thank you.
You seem to have many questions, so I'll start by answering one of them.
Personally, I know that God is speaking to me when I am especially inspired by a particular verse or when another Christian brings something to my attention that seems more significant than usual. Often times, God speaks to us through other people, specific events, or even during times we spend in His word. If God is speaking to you, the message that he has is one of selflessness and you will recognize it right away.How can I know for sure this is Gods command and not the devils?
It's good that you're asking these questions. The more you search for God, the more He will reveal Himself to you.
Last edited by Mark; 06-19-2012 at 05:13 AM.
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." - James 1:12
Sometimes we can know God is speaking to us when it comes as a physical phone call from someone offering encouragement.
"My God's not dead, He's surely alive;
Living on the inside, Roaring like a lion,"
HALLELUJAH, MY GOD IS STILL ALIVE AND WORKING.
Normally for me it is a feeling of complete assurance. Its becomes easier to recognise the more you feel it.
My friend once said to me that, the more we talk to God, the closer we are to Him. And the closer we are the less He has to shout to get our attention- if we are close to Him he only has to whisper. So basically just spend as much time as you can with God and you'll begin to know when he is talking to you.
Hi Im Minister MarcAlan of FHL Fruit Of Life..Very good question... God speaks to all of us differently..I would suggest you set aside a time during the day where you have alone time with God..Maybe 7 or 10 minutes..Where you pray and empty your conscience (repent ) and then ask God for spiritual guidance in your decision making..Also hearing from God and recognizing Gods voice has a lot to do with how often you read His Word and invite Him into your heart..I would suggest you read your bible 15-20 minutes either before bed or in the morning..You will know if the Holy Spirit is telling you to do or say something...because you will feel conviction in your spirit if you dont do or say it and you wont have any peace..You can eliminate the voice of the Devil by going through the consequences or possible outcomes of the decision in question..Remember anything God tells you to do will be inline with His Word and anything the Devil tells you to do will somehow be out of line with Gods Word even if you "feel good" about it..Remember the Devil uses our feelings and emotions against us to keep us from having a relationship with God..If you seek God with a clear conscience and a sincere heart and believe and trust Him..He wont lead you astray and you will know His voice..Jesus Christ is always with you..God bless
Well said!! Just get into the Word and make sure you spend time in it everyday...and "pray without ceasing". Which doesn't mean to constantly be on your knees, but quietly, inwardly talking to God throughout the day. You still want to have alone time with Him though. Keep at it. (:Originally Posted by Phoenix.
"Life is a shipwreck,
but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats."
-Voltaire-
Hi Godislove405, here are Three Important Truths about the Voice of The Holy Spirit
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-*The Art of HearingThe Holy Spirit speaks the mind of God.
…for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
John 16:13
1. The voice of the Holy Spirit transmits God’s current plan for you.
God will tell you what to expect. If He does not tell you anything, then there is nothing unusual to expect. The Holy Spirit is on duty twenty-four hours a day; He speaks all the time. It is our duty therefore to learn about His voice and how to distinguish it from other voices.
2. The Holy Spirit may choose to speak to your spirit, soul or body.
The Holy Spirit has a voice. However, the Bible teaches that He speaks directly to your spirit, soul or body. When the Holy Spirit speaks to your mind, it will sound a little different from when he speaks to your physical body.
When the Holy Spirit speaks to your spirit, you do not hear an audible voice. This is what people call “the inner witness”.
3. The voice of the Holy Spirit to your spirit is called the “Inner witness”.
The Bible also tells us that the Holy Spirit is in our hearts (spirit) crying “Abba Father”, which is the cry of a child to his real father. By the voice of the Holy Spirit in your heart, you know that you are a real child of God.
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth THE SPIRIT of his son into your hearts, CRYING, Abba, Father.
Galatians 4:6
This verse says that the Holy Spirit is crying or shouting in your heart. But have you ever heard an audible voice saying “Abba Father”? The answer is no! What is the effect of the Holy Spirit crying “Abba Father” in our heart? It creates a silent assurance of your salvation. It creates a relaxed knowing about something. Apostle Paul described this as perceiving or a knowing.
Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, and said unto them, sirs, I PERCEIVE that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by
Paul.
Acts 27:9-11
Apostle Paul declared to the Centurion and other experienced sailors that he perceived that there were going to be serious problems during the journey. Paul did not say that he had heard the Spirit of God telling him not to travel. He just had a knowing and a perception. How did he know this? It was definitely not a natural perception because in the natural there was no sign of danger.
And when The SOUTH WIND BLEW SOFTLY, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
Acts 27:13
As you can see, the south wind was blowing softly. Paul had what many Christians have when the Holy Spirit speaks to their spirit – a perception and a knowing.
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The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Romans 8:16
When the Holy Spirit speaks to your spirit, you do not have thoughts flashing through your mind. The spirit bearing witness is the same as the spirit speaking or witnessing to your heart that you are a child of God. This is the commonest way that you will detect the voice of the Spirit. When you want to take a decision, watch out for that quiet assurance in your heart!
This book and one how to be in the perfect will of God are essential tools in living for God which I believe could be the definition of being a Christian. Down to what we think *God would like to be influential especially through His Spirit. *Being able to perceive instructions from the Holy Spirit, being able to be convicted are crucial in *actually carrying out the instructions of the Holy Spirit. The two books and othersreally help that to come to realization.*
http://www.daghewardmills.org
Wow!!!! Amazing! Thank you so much!!
Hey! You again! i guess you aren't alone in this situation either. Sometimes i can't tell between god's voice, my mind, and if the devil is speaking to me. But there are certain times when i am sure that i am hearing god, like when he gives me a scripture or when something tells me not to do something.
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