Episode Description:
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.
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:
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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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