Episode Description:
Have you ever thought, “Was that God or was it just me?” Often, we can doubt that we hear God because He may sound like our own thoughts or we are unsure what He does sound like. Join Gary and Jane as they unpack this question in this episode of Hearing God. As usual, they share ‘gems’ and examples from the Bible and their own lives. A fantastic question to ask when unsure is, “What happens if it is me and it isn’t God?”.
Episode Notes:
First Principle: Intimacy with God.
· We need to know God and what He sounds like.
· The Disciples were with Jesus 24/7 and still didn’t recognise Jesus after He rose again.
· John 15:26 Jesus said that after He went to Heaven, the Holy Spirit would come as our comforter, advocate, and continue the communication.
· Misconception of what God sounds like – the fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23
· When I go, “I wouldn’t normally think that”, it’s usually from God.
Second Principle: Capture your thoughts,
· God speaks spirit to our spirit but also to our soul, our mind. So God can often sound like our own voice.
· 2 Corinthians 10:5 “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
· We need to take charge of our thought life.
Third Principle: Do I have an incorrect theology?
· Unbelief – don’t believe that God would be interested in us or what He would say about us. This can tie in with our self-worth – do we feel worthy and valued by God, that He would want to talk with me?
· Disbelief – look to false news/culture/what friends say.
· Fearful of the outcome if I followed through and it wasn’t God. Lack of trust in God, His goodness, and His Power.
· Sometimes, we can want God to answer in a different way.
· What have we got to lose if it is a good outcome?
Prophetic activation:
Turn your heart and thoughts to Father God and ask Him –
· Father God, where are you in relation to me right now?
· (Is He beside me, in front of me, behind me, across the room, can’t see him?)
· Father God, what do I need to know about this?
· For a few moments, change your focus to your earthly father.
· Father God, I forgive my earthly father for being distant, for not hugging and giving me physical comfort, for making me feel seen and not heard, for ….
· Father God, I am sorry for believing you would be the same and I repent of that and I ask you Father God to forgive me for believing that you wouldn’t ….
· Father God, what would you love to show, tell, or give me now?
Time Stamps:
[0:55] – Gary & Jane share briefly how they have heard God this week.
[4:14] – First Principle – Intimacy.
[5:18] – Need to know what God’s voice sounds like.
[6:26] – When I wouldn’t usually think that, I know it’s from God.
[11:29] – Second Principle – Capture your thoughts.
[12:39] – God speaks to our spirit and soul, thus He can sound like our own voice.
[15:33] – Third Principle – Do I have an incorrect theology?
[17:26] – What happens if it was me and it wasn’t God?
[19:12] – Prophetic activation.
[21:29] – Gary & Jane both share a prophetic word for a listener.
[22:59] – Gary prays for you.
[23:47] – Jane explains about the survey at https://garyandjane.co/survey
Resources / Links Mentioned:
· Episode 12 – https://garyandjane.co/when-my-mind-goes-blank-hearing-god-for-others/
· Episode 3 – https://garyandjane.co/episode-3-what-does-gods-voice-sound-like/
· Episode 2 – https://garyandjane.co/the-importance-of-hearing-god-for-myself/
· Ellel Ministries: https://ellel.org
· Prayer Ministry / Inner Healing through various places. Contact your local church or various ministries like Bethel Sozo, Elijah House, Ellel Ministries (ellel.org), Heart Revive (Portico Church – online), Restore (Stairway SASH) or Restoring the Foundations.
· If you would like to become a Christian, please contact a local church, or find an Alpha course near you.
· Survey – https://garyandjane.co/survey – opportunity to win a $50 Amazon Gift card
Bible Verses Mentioned:
· John 15:26
· 1 Kings 19:1-12
· Galatians 5:22-23
· Philippians 4:7
· Jeremiah 29:11
· Judges 4:17-21
· John 10:14
· 2 Corinthians 10:5
· 1 Corinthians 13:9
· Daniel 5
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