ARE YOU A GOOD LISTENER?
–Did you know that God is calling you right now?
-Can you hear Him?
Jesus tells us in John 10:27:
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand”.
In the times which we live, it’s very easy to be distracted by everything going on around us, but we’re also distracted by what’s going on WITHIN us! Stress is rampant and mental health diagnoses are on the rise. How can we hear God’s voice when there is so much external and internal noise?
God tells us to seek Him and “ye shall find”; however, somewhere in our daily grind, we must stop long enough to hear Him and receive His help!
Below are some sure-fire ways to improve our ability to hear what the Lord is trying to say so we can answer His call:
- Slow down. Disconnect from technology. Spend quiet time alone in God’s Word asking Him to reveal His truths to you.
- Seek the Lord. Pray. Talk to Him as your father, friend and savior. Ask Him for help, peace, healing, guidance, direction and wisdom.
- Declutter your mind. Notice your thoughts―the good, the bad and the ugly. Cling to the helpful ones and send any toxic thoughts to the imaginary recycle bin of your mind.
- Notice the Holy Spirit’s conviction. I’m sure you can visualize the devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. The Holy Spirit may be more subtle, but if you’re actively slowing, seeking, decluttering and noticing, you’ll feel a tug on your soul offering you correction of mindset or actions. We must simply then choose whether we’ll listen.
- It’s not a coincidence, it’s clarity. God is not the author of confusion. If we pray for clarity, He will give us winks and whispers of direction that we can hear and understand. A word or phrase may get repeated. A person or scripture may be placed in our path. We will seem to know what to say or do. We will feel supernatural peace.
Don’t miss what the Lord is trying to tell you, show you and do for you!
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Matthew 7:7-8
Nicole—a licensed professional counselor and devoted Christ‑follower—is the heart and voice behind A Sound Mind Counselor, a space devoted to nurturing mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness through Scripture. Drawing on a unique blend of clinical expertise and spiritual insight, she offers faith‑based guidance rooted in God’s Word to help readers renew their minds, restore their souls, and revive their spirits.
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