Prayer Ministry

From the Prayer Corner – Listening for God’s Voice

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Do you know God’s voice?  You will find it is not accusing or shaming.  It’s not condescending or condemning.  It doesn’t tempt or lie.  It doesn’t point out your sins that He’s already forgiven and released you from. It will never say you’re unlovable or inadequate or call you a failure or say you’re nothing special.

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He calls you His favorite!  He calls you lovely and loved.  He reminds you that He made you wonderfully and marvelously, that He delights in every detail of His design.  No, you’re not flawless, but you’re totally and amazingly accepted.  The Father’s voice builds you up, speaks truth over you, and calls you into life with Him.  His voice tells you to live into bravery, virtue, and the purpose He made you for. 

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But like Jesus’s disciples who did life with Him every day so many years ago, you will need to come close every day too so you can hear Him better.  He will keep speaking, and you will learn to know His voice.  He tells us things like  “Do not be afraid. Have courage.  I am here.  Do not be anxious.  I will help you overcome.  I love you.  I will never leave you.  I’ve got you.”

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There was a national bestseller over 10 years ago written by Bob Beaudine entitled “2 Chairs: The Secret That Changes Everything” (a copy of the book is in the church Library). It’s about spending one-on-one time with God and listening to hear His voice.  You simply sit down for a time of prayer – but then pull up a second chair for Him to sit in – invite Him to join you – and after you have worked through the current issues of your life with Him, then look at that other chair and invite Him to speak to you.  Be quiet.  Be still.  Listen to what He has to say.

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When Bob Beaudine was going through a very tough time, his mom suggested he try this.  She said ”Bob, if there was a one percent chance that God would meet you, would you set up the 2 Chairs and meet with Him there?”  And Bob thought “What could I possibly have to lose by trying?”  And it totally changed his life.  So, what do you have to lose by setting up two chairs, then sitting down for a time of prayer, imagining God sitting in the other chair with you, and then listen to what He might have to say to you.  Psalm 27:8 NLT says:   My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”   And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”

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  (Portions taken from a Carrie Marrs devotion)

“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” - 1 Samuel 3:9