SoccerGirl2222 Posted March 12, 2015 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 10 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/01/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted March 12, 2015 Hi everyone! I just bought a book today and it says that at least 2 or 3 spiritual advisors for protection and ot help guard us from self deception and Satans deception when we are discerning God's voice. Also this book is saying that we need to seek vision as we pray and write down any thoughts that God speaks to us through spontaneous thoughts that pop into our mind. I would like to hear God's voice, but I'm not so sure how to go about doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayin jade Posted March 13, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.87 Content Count: 43,799 Content Per Day: 6.19 Reputation: 11,244 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hi everyone! I just bought a book today and it says that at least 2 or 3 spiritual advisors for protection and ot help guard us from self deception and Satans deception when we are discerning God's voice. Also this book is saying that we need to seek vision as we pray and write down any thoughts that God speaks to us through spontaneous thoughts that pop into our mind. I would like to hear God's voice, but I'm not so sure how to go about doing that. That seems a bit like new age nonsense. You can hear His voice without others. You can have spiritual mentors but not for the reasons you stated. The bible tells us in ephesians how to be on guard against the enemy. As for seeking visions in prayer or writing down spontaneous thoughts ... that is dangerously close to "channeling" in new age circles. Very bad stuff. Spontaneous thoughts can easily have origins that are not of God, including our own wicked hearts. When you pray your focus should be on talking to Him, not on getting visions. Visions and words from the Lord happen without specifically seeking them as this book advocates. To hear His voice, lets put it this way. He speaks, but we have a hard time hearing Him because we do not pay attention. All that noise of life shouts Him down. Seek God. Spend time getting closer to the Lord. Spend quiet time with Him. In prayer, seek to really communicate with Him. When my focus is on Him and Him alone in prayer, that seems to be when I hear Him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyAngeL Posted March 13, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 22 Topic Count: 155 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,464 Content Per Day: 1.01 Reputation: 8,810 Days Won: 57 Joined: 03/30/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/12/1952 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hi everyone! I just bought a book today and it says that at least 2 or 3 spiritual advisors for protection and ot help guard us from self deception and Satans deception when we are discerning God's voice. Also this book is saying that we need to seek vision as we pray and write down any thoughts that God speaks to us through spontaneous thoughts that pop into our mind. I would like to hear God's voice, but I'm not so sure how to go about doing that. That seems a bit like new age nonsense. You can hear His voice without others. You can have spiritual mentors but not for the reasons you stated. The bible tells us in ephesians how to be on guard against the enemy. As for seeking visions in prayer or writing down spontaneous thoughts ... that is dangerously close to "channeling" in new age circles. Very bad stuff. Spontaneous thoughts can easily have origins that are not of God, including our own wicked hearts. When you pray your focus should be on talking to Him, not on getting visions. Visions and words from the Lord happen without specifically seeking them as this book advocates. To hear His voice, lets put it this way. He speaks, but we have a hard time hearing Him because we do not pay attention. All that noise of life shouts Him down. Seek God. Spend time getting closer to the Lord. Spend quiet time with Him. In prayer, seek to really communicate with Him. When my focus is on Him and Him alone in prayer, that seems to be when I hear Him. I would agree with jade. You do not need anyone to hear God's voice except the Holy Spirit and when God speaks to you will know it. Seek His voice in prayer and study in His word. Get into a good solid gospel preaching, Bible believing church. Throw the books away you just bought and get a good verison of the Bible. I myself use New King James. Stay away from anyone that says you need man to hear the voice of the Creator of the universe and has known you since before the foundations of the world were laid. God Bless you Girl. Because He Lives!! RustyAngeL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted March 13, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.22 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted March 13, 2015 My advice would be to throw the book out and pick up the Bible, allowing the Holy Spirit to show you His truth in His words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyC Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 i have to agree with the others. that does sound really new age-y. i'd be burning that book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerGirl2222 Posted March 13, 2015 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 10 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/01/2012 Status: Offline Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thanks everyone! I Yes I'am going to throw that book away, I would return it if I hadnt already highlited in it. I do have a good Bible and I'm going to start reading it more. Hopefully I will find a good church, I havent been able to find one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyC Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 i'd burn it. if you throw it away, do it in the middle of a trash can filled with greasy food. you don't want someone else salvaging it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted March 13, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.22 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted March 13, 2015 Thanks everyone! I Yes I'am going to throw that book away, I would return it if I hadnt already highlited in it. I do have a good Bible and I'm going to start reading it more. Hopefully I will find a good church, I havent been able to find one yet. In the meantime, while you search for the church, you are always more than welcome to ask any question you have about scripture here. You will get many replies, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted March 13, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,994 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,692 Content Per Day: 11.75 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted March 13, 2015 Yes,it does sound like nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted March 13, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,994 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,692 Content Per Day: 11.75 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted March 13, 2015 i'd burn it. if you throw it away, do it in the middle of a trash can filled with greasy food. you don't want someone else salvaging it. Good suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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