Episode 11: What to do when I can’t hear God for Myself

Episode 11: What to do when I can’t hear God for Myself

Episode Description:

This episode of Hearing God is packed full of strategies that can help us move forward in our capacity to hear God, especially if we are feeling stuck or as though we can’t hear God. Gary & Jane share many practical strategies and examples. The prophetic activation is encountering God through the gift-giver activation.

 

Episode Notes:

First Principle: Ask a different question.

  • Change the question you ask God.
  • Change things up in your relationship with God.
  • Am I enjoying my relationship with God?
  • Am I treating God like Santa Claus?
  • Praise shifts the atmosphere.

Second Principle: Check obedience.

  • Is there somewhere I am still to obey God?
  • Is there an unbelief in hearing God?
  • Is it because it is not the answer we want?
  • Do I need more assurance or a ‘sign’?
  • Is there a preconceived idea of what God sounds like?

Third Principle: God may appear silent, or the answer may look different.

  • Speak life over your situation.
  • Ask God, “What are you not saying?”
  • Ask God, “What is your perspective of where I am right now?”

 

Prophetic Activation:

Led through the Gift-giver encounter of imagining Jesus walking up to you and giving you a present.

 

Time Stamps:

[1:23] – Gary & Jane share briefly how they have heard God this week.

[5:29] – First Principle – ask a different question.

[7:13] – Encouragement to change things up.

[8:38] – Gary asks if we’re treating God like Santa Claus.

[9:27] – Second Principle – check obedience.

[10:06] – Jane asks if it is because we are not getting the desired answer.

[12:14] – Jane shares a dream she had.

[16:03] – Encouragement to try prayer ministry.

[16:53] – Third Principle – God may appear silent, or the answer may look different.

[19:01] – Practical steps to apply in your life.

[21:38] – Prophetic activation – gift giver encounter.

[24:54] – Gary prays for you.

Resources / Links Mentioned:

Bible Verses Mentioned:

  • Psalm 119:105
  • Psalm 100:4
  • Exodus 3 &4
  • Romans 12:2
  • Jeremiah 29:12-13
  • Jeremiah 33:3
  • Deuteronomy 1:8
  • Isaiah 55:11

Connect with Gary & Jane:

Support the show:

  • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.
  • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
  • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM Thank you so much.

Episode 9: Part 2 How Can I Grow in My Ability to Hear God?

Episode 9: Part 2 How Can I Grow in My Ability to Hear God?

Episode Description:

This episode is the second part of how we can grow in our ability to hear God (episode 8). It is full of practical ways we can practice hearing God. Two common questions people have are “What if I get it wrong?” and “Is this just me or is it God?” Gary and Jane cover these questions, as well as share numerous practical examples.

Episode Notes:

  1. Practice (second part)
  • What if I get it wrong?
  • Is this just me or is it God?
  • First thought principle
  • 1 Corinthians 14:3 – a prophetic word is encouraging, comforting, and strengthening.
  • Prophetic words help people encounter God’s love.
  1. Third Principle – feedback
  • Ask people, “does this resonate with you?”
  • Does it come true? Is it confirmed?
  • Have a mentor.
  • Record yourself.
  • Journal promptings and answers.
  • Actively grow in this area.
  1. Fourth Principle – have fun
  • Celebrate the step of faith, not just the outcome.
  • Start with the visible, then go to the invisible eg prophetic activations.

Prophetic Activation:

Ask God to highlight a Bible verse or a chapter/book/person of the Bible that relates to you. Ask God questions about how it applies to your life.

Time Stamps:

[0:56] – Common questions – “What if I get it wrong?” and “Is this just me or is it God?”

[4:09] – Gary shares how he practices with a notebook and list of words.

[5:07] – Jane ‘tests’ Gary.

[7:00] – Third Principle – feedback

[7:39] – A significant example of a prophetic word coming true.

[10:20] – Jane shares more practical ideas for growth in this area.

[12:30] – Fourth Principle – have fun

[13:21] – Practical activations available on the https://unlockingthegold.com website.

[18:15] – Prophetic Activation.

[19:13] – Prophetic word for a listener.

[21:08] – Gary prays for you.

Resources / Links Mentioned:

Bible Verses Mentioned:

  • 1 Corinthians 14:3
  • 2 Timothy 4:2

Connect with Gary & Jane:

Support the show:

  • Share this podcast with someone who would value hearing from God.
  • Subscribe and leave a rating + review on your favourite podcast listening app.
  • If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://buymeacoffee/garyandjanM Thank you so much.