Gods plan for our life doesn't come with short cuts that deviate from his word. We have to make sure we do not not loose focus of the Big Picture.
All of the hurt and pain that I have gone through in my life has been Necessary.
God will take you from the Necessary to Suddenly, but you have to stay on the path God has given you. We have to stay focused and make sure that our life lines up according to his word.
Satan is not cleaver he will use the same tactics or pit falls to try to distract Us.
Gods word will never change and we have to be mindful not to Be Anxious for Nothing.
The people that are God sent will walk out the process with you.
A true man and women of God will definitely speak into your Life......They are not afraid to tell you STOP and Wait on God.
A person that is God sent will not compromise the word of God and will steer you back on track. #Nomoreshortcuts
If God sends that person to say No ......Gods Timing is Better. That is a person and voice of wisdom you should keep in your Life.
Don't Rush Gods Process.....No Short Cuts. The Blessings of the Lord are not attached to anything contrary to Gods word.
The blessings of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:8
Gods would does not change!!!!! We can not altar the meaning of his word to fit our situation. Gods Plan and his Way is Greater!
It is All or Nothing.....Don't Be Tricked By the Enemy.
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Philippians 4:6-7
Here are 7 thoughts on hearing God speak through the circumstances of life:
1. Mirror your circumstances with the truth of God’s Word
God will never contradict Himself. He will never speak to us — even through our circumstances — in a way that will contradict His written word. I hear people at times claim God is telling them to do something that is in violation with what God has already said. That’s never God.
2. God uses people to confirm His voice
Even in circumstances, in my experience, God often sends people into our path to confirm His will for our life. People who attempt to follow God with their life can help us to hear from God.
Every time God has called me to something there have been others to confirm they are hearing the same calling. I’ve often had to cycle through the naysayers to hear them, but they are there. I seek out wisdom of others.
3. Recognize that God operates from a plan
Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Rick Warren has sold millions of books telling us that we should live our life with a purpose. God’s purpose.
4. Examine your circumstances in light of God’s overall plan
When trying to hear from God through the circumstances of life, we should not try to make a decision on one event or set of circumstances. Circumstances may or may not be God speaking to us. We should look at our life over a span of months or years.
Jeremiah 29:11 indicates that God has a definite plan to prosper us and give us hope, but it would take the people 70 years to get there. (We often miss that part when celebrating that verse.)
5. Don’t allow circumstances to keep you from hearing or obeying God
Paul says in 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 (NIV) “But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” The common sense thing to do when everyone opposes you would be to leave, but Paul knew the circumstances were not indicative of God’s will for his life.
Sometimes our circumstances may look gloomy, but we haven’t heard the truth of our circumstances until we have heard from God. God has typically spoken to me clearest during my darkest days — when He has my closest attention.
Fear is a great tool of the enemy. The devil can use circumstances also to lead us away from God. This is where the Scripture and other people you trust can help you discern.
6. Ask God to show you His perspective on the circumstances
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13 NIV)
As followers of God we will spend our whole life trying to discern the will of God for our life; listening for His voice. If we desire to hear from God through our circumstances we must intently listen for the voice of God.
Hearing from God is not always easy. When life is coming at us we cannot seem to understand what is going on, we shouldn’t be afraid to ask for clarification. We should feel free to ask, “God what did you mean by that?”
Many times I think I know what God is saying, but it’s in the seasons of questioning that I am more intentional to go back to Him for clarification. I’ve even taken days away to intentionally listen during the confusing times.
7. Remember: God’s primary desire in speaking is for eternal purposes
We limit God to this finite world when we fail to remember He is an infinite God. When we are trying to discern God’s voice through the circumstances of life we should consider how what is happening around us fits into God’s eternal plan to save a lost world from destruction and to mold His children into the image of His Son.
God’s primary activity will be in these areas of our life. I’ve always been able to see how God’s specific plan for me lined up with His desire to invite a world to know Him. If what I sense He is asking me to do would help people know Him or know Him better it is much easier to recognize and affirm the voice of God in my circumstances.
Hearing from God is critical for the children of God to know God’s will for our life.
Our mission is to learn how to hear His voice. We must listen intently and carefully for His voice through the crowd of noises in the world in which we live. Thankfully God has not given up on us, but is still speaking to His people today.
Are you in a season of trying to hear from God? Don't take the shortcut stick and stay the course.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and I invite you to connect with me. I am here to help push, motivate and pray with you.
God Bless,
Elder Wilhemenia Cookie Cupit
"The Desk of HiGoTestify Outreach"
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