KEY SCRIPTURES

And the Lord came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, your servant is listening.”
1 Samuel 3:10 NLT

“Be still, and know that I am God! ...”
Psalm 46:10 NLT

Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:6 NLT

SERMON NOTES

Don’t pray for God to speak, unless you want to hear what He has to say.

Prayer is communicating with our God, our Father, going before His throne room of grace. It’s not us just talking to Him, but praying is actually listening to God. God is always speaking, the question is, are you ever listening? God is a speaking God.

How do I hear the voice of God?

  1. Fight to be still before God. Pause and rest in His presence. Psalm 46

    1. God speaks through His Word.

    2. God speaks through people.

    3. God speaks through circumstances.

    4. God speaks through His spirit. Unusual senses or promptings. “God, who do you want me to pray for? Sit and listen. Breathe in, listen, and out, say the name.”

  2. Be willing.

  3. Be ready.

DISCUSSION

  1. Would you describe yourself as more of a talker or a listener?

  2. Did you pray at mealtime with your family when you were growing up? If so, what sort of prayer did you pray?

  3. How do you most often hear from God?

  4. In order to hear God’s voice, we need to be still, be willing, and be ready. Which of those three things do you think you struggle with the most? Why?

  5. What is God showing you right now?

STUDY AT HOME

  1. Read 1 Samuel 3:1-21. When was the last time you were completely still before God, listening for His voice?

  2. How do you most often hear from God? Dedicate some time this week to listening in that way.

  3. Are you tired of playing it safe with your faith? Then check out the Dangerous Prayers Bible Plan at: www.go2.lc/dangerousprayers

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