Boot Camp Day 11: 5 Tips to Hearing God AND 2 Unique ISI's

1 Samuel 3:9

"Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening."

Two weeks ago I challenged you to find something that really peaks your interest to study during your quiet time.  What did you find?  Has it captivated your interest?!

Last week, I encouraged you, (though in reality, it may have been a challenge to believe), but God will speak to us.   He will speak to us personally, through His Word into the depths of our heart - addressing our issues; our insecurities and our problems.  We don't have to go through the church or through a priest or a minister.  We can go directly to God through Jesus Christ.  He will speak!

I don't know about you, but this is mind blowing to me!  It is incredible that the God of the Universe will speak directly to little me about my little issues.  But He does!  He'll speak to you too!

We just have to be willing to listen and obey.

Today, I want to share 5 tips to hearing God speak.  If you will apply these tips in your quiet time, you too, will hear God speak...

a.      Always open your quiet time in prayer – 

      Repeat the words of Samuel, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening."  I even add, "Lord, I don't want to just read words.  Speak - you have permission to address anything!  Search my heart."

b.      Expect to hear God speaking into your heart –  (Hebrews 11:6)

c.       Come to your quiet time with your circumstances in mind. 
       Be ready to connect the dots of what you are reading - to your everyday life.

d.      God will speak where you are.  Meaning, if you are reading a devotional, a book in the Bible, a Bible study, etc... - He’ll speak in that place.

e.      If you go days without hearing Him speak, consider changing what you are reading.

      This is why I encourage you to study something that has you engaged and interested.

Next Post:  3 Hindrances to Hearing God Speak

Iron Sharpens Iron Luncheon   
NEXT FRIDAY, November 8th,  Registration is now open!

We will be addressing the sensitive and all too relevant subject of finances.  Have you been touched by the economic downturn? Or do you know someone who has been affected?

November Luncheon Topic:
Finding Hope When Financial Chaos Hits Home
Register HERE 

Speaker: Kim Powell

 

Kim Powell and her husband, John, have walked through difficult financial times, and recently experienced the loss of their home to foreclosure.

In the November Session, Kim will:

• Share honestly and openly how their lives have been impacted.
• You will learn practical lessons they've learned along the way to encourage you or someone you know.

AND

Go ahead and make plans NOW for a

Unique ISI Session -

December 13, 2013 -

Open for

women AND MEN!  

Register HERE

 

We are honored to host:

NC Lieutenant Governor, Dan Forest



General Session:

Resolved to Stand Firm -

Making a Difference in his Corner of the World

God calls believers to be different from the world; to stand firm upon the principles found in His Word; to not compartmentalize Jesus to Sunday mornings - but to make Him our life.

In December, you and your man be encouraged and inspired to stand firm in your faith - wherever God has placed YOU - so that you you too can make a difference in your corner of the world. 

December Details -   Register HERE
Great opportunity for:

• Company outings
• Company gift to employees!
• For women to share ISI with their husbands or significant other.
• For Sunday School groups and Bible study groups.

Gather your table of 8 or

Make a Reservation for 1 or 2 for this special event.

Seating is Limited

Hot Plated Meal Served

Cost:
$25 - Now - December 11th
$30 - Dec. 11th - the door

11:30am - 1:30pm