Hearing God

Most people struggle with hearing God for themselves, so this podcast will equip you with tools and practical examples so you can confidently hear God.

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Hearing God

Making Time to Hear God

October 01, 2023 • Gary & Jane Berry • Season 1 • Episode 20

Do you ever become so busy you ‘forget’ God? Are there times when you are so focused that God doesn’t get a thought? Do you tend to plan and then ask God to bless your plans rather than listen to God’s thoughts first? Join Gary & Jane as they unpack this topic. Hear numerous personal examples of how they intentionally make time to listen to God. Gary & Jane also share how they meditate on God by practising ‘stilling’ their thoughts.

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Episode Description:

Episode Notes:

First Principle: Be intentional

· Sometimes a barrier to hearing God may be that we don’t make time to hear God.

· Still my heart Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God” but the whole chapter is about the almighty God and His power and strength and being able to be still and trust God despite our circumstances.

· Sometimes I am so focused I don’t think about God and what He would like.

· Sometimes I forget to ask God. So I need to train my mind. Hourly prompts.

Second Principle: Be careful not to go overboard.

· So heavenly minded we are no earthly good.

· Have friends who ask God absolutely everything.

· Be careful of decision overload.

· If something comes to my attention, giving God the credit.

· Capture every thought – 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2.

Third Principle: Practice ‘stilling’ your thoughts and focussing on God.

· We all have 168 hours in week. 10,080 minutes. Important how we use them.

· Dreams – spend 1/3 of our life in bed.

· Soaking / meditating / stilling our thoughts.

· Pray at the beginning to silence any other voices.

Prophetic activation:

Turn heart and thoughts to Father God and ask Him:

· Father God, what would you like to tell me about how I manage my time?

· What would you love me to know?

· What would you love me to stop doing? Start doing? Change?

· Holy Spirit, what are you praying for me regarding this?

Time Stamps:

[0:35] – Gary & Jane share briefly how they have heard God this week.

[4:17] – First Principle – Be intentional.

[5:48] – Jane shares practical ways she is intentional.

[7:09] – Gary shares a practical example of how he is intentional.

[8:48] – Second Principle – Be careful not to go overboard.

[11:37] – Third Principle – Practice ‘stilling’ your thoughts and focusing on God.

[14:28] – Jane explains how she meditates/soaks/practices stilling her thoughts.

[17:46] – Gary & Jane share more practical examples of intentionally listening to God.

[20:11] – Prophetic activation.

[21:09] – Gary & Jane both share a prophetic word for a listener.

[24:40] – Gary prays for you.

[25:28] – Jane explains about the survey at https://garyandjane.co/survey

Resources / Links Mentioned:

· Website: https://garyandjane.co

· Survey – https://garyandjane.co/survey – opportunity to win a $50 Amazon Gift card

Bible Verses Mentioned:

· 2 Corinthians 10:5

· Psalm 46:10

· Romans 12:2

· Matthew 28:18

· John 14:12

· Luke 10:19-20

· 1 Samuel 12:16

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Gary Berry

Co-host

Jane Berry

Co-host