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Your Question:
Is God even listening to me?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've come to understand that God's silence can be just as powerful as His voice. When we can't hear Him, it's not because He's not listening, but because He's trusted us with the ability to withstand even more revelation. His silence is not a silence of despair, but one of pleasure, because He sees that we can handle a bigger truth. It's a sign that He's bringing us into the mainstream of His purposes. It's easy to get frustrated when our prayers go unanswered, but that's not because God's not hearing us. Sometimes, the answer is simply "no." We tend to insult God's intelligence when we assume He's not answering our prayers, but the truth is, He always answers. We just need to be willing to listen and understand that His ways are not our ways. As the Bible says, "Speak, for Your servant hears." If we're not devoted to hearing God's voice, we'll only hear Him at certain times, and miss out on the rest of His guidance. As I reflect on my own life, I realize that I've had times when I've been deaf to God's voice because my attention was focused on other things. But when I've made a conscious effort to listen and devote myself to Him, I've experienced a deeper connection with Him. I've learned that God's silence can be a gift, bringing a softness of heart and a willingness to listen to Him anew. It's a reminder that our relationship with God is not just about hearing His voice, but about surrendering ourselves to Him and trusting in His sovereignty.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
acts
r c sproul
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
sacred marriage
gary thomas
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
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