Listening for God is a way of life to me.
As a disciple called to a life of service, study, worship, prayer and fellowship, I hear God's voice regularly.
When I volunteer at an assisted living facility, I hear God in the laughter of the residents, in the assistance they give one another.
If I study the Bible or other spiritual books by myself or in a group, I read God's voice and hear its application to my life. It may emphasize a change I need to make or confirm action I am already doing.
When I worship God either with my church community on Sunday or in my own personal devotions, I come to know God's majesty. I hear God's voice in the music. The music, both the words and the tune often echo in my head both during personal worship, and as I go about my life, all day long.
As I pray to God whether in a group or in my contemplative prayer of silence, I wait for God's voice to lead me to my role in the world, usually long after the prayers have ended.
When I enjoy fellowship with friends over a shared meal, I hear God's voice in their conversation. As I prepare a meal for others, I hear God in the selection of the menu based on what I think they might enjoy eating.
I find and hear God's voice inside my home as I knit, read, cook, sew, correspond or watch a movie. Outside, I hear God in the squawking of ducks or geese, the chirp of birds, the sound of the ocean, a fog horn in the distance, a cat mewing, a dog barking, traffic sounds, the sirens of emergency vehicles.
God is my life and I am God's. I love and am loved....all originating in GOD! Listen.....
Dottie Mann
As a disciple called to a life of service, study, worship, prayer and fellowship, I hear God's voice regularly.
When I volunteer at an assisted living facility, I hear God in the laughter of the residents, in the assistance they give one another.
If I study the Bible or other spiritual books by myself or in a group, I read God's voice and hear its application to my life. It may emphasize a change I need to make or confirm action I am already doing.
When I worship God either with my church community on Sunday or in my own personal devotions, I come to know God's majesty. I hear God's voice in the music. The music, both the words and the tune often echo in my head both during personal worship, and as I go about my life, all day long.
As I pray to God whether in a group or in my contemplative prayer of silence, I wait for God's voice to lead me to my role in the world, usually long after the prayers have ended.
When I enjoy fellowship with friends over a shared meal, I hear God's voice in their conversation. As I prepare a meal for others, I hear God in the selection of the menu based on what I think they might enjoy eating.
I find and hear God's voice inside my home as I knit, read, cook, sew, correspond or watch a movie. Outside, I hear God in the squawking of ducks or geese, the chirp of birds, the sound of the ocean, a fog horn in the distance, a cat mewing, a dog barking, traffic sounds, the sirens of emergency vehicles.
God is my life and I am God's. I love and am loved....all originating in GOD! Listen.....
Dottie Mann
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