Listening for God

Learning to to hear God's voice amid life's chaos

Do you sometimes wonder about missed opportunities? Most of us live life at a very fast pace. We manage our time between work, school, church, and families. Add to that taking care of our home, the need for exercise, and time with friends. That is an exhausting list! With such busy lives, how can you be sensitive to take a step in an unexpected direction? Debbie McGoldrick had an experience that taught her how to better listen for God's voice.

Listen to Debbie:

Would you like to have God prompt you in this way? It starts with prayer and reading the Bible. It is there that God often guides us to the right words that push us into action. But it often moves beyond listening - into taking steps of faith that are initially uncomfortable. Try to be sensitive to God's leading in your life. You never know how God might use you to encourage people.

Application Question:

• Debbie says, "when I am praying, specifically for my neighbors, God is so faithful to nudge me and give me an idea." Have you ever gotten a "nudge" from God like Debbie did in the story with her neighbor? How can you listen more carefully for God's nudges?