tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post3085890932961977818..comments2024-03-23T13:56:46.539-04:00Comments on Hungry for God: 5 Ways to Know God's Speaking to YouLori Hatcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-90119226391496092462020-06-03T20:57:35.143-04:002020-06-03T20:57:35.143-04:00Hi Mr. Gary. Not sure that we've met before, b...Hi Mr. Gary. Not sure that we've met before, but I always love meeting new folks. I'll try and answer your question simply, but if I leave you with more questions or any clarification, please email me at author@jdwininger.com. I'd prefer not to clutter someone else's blog with side conversations; no matter how important they might be. When you mention five senses, I'll assume you reference the five physical senses human was created with. And while I can assure you I see, hear, smell, taste, and feel/touch God (in different ways, be that an invoked memory, a "heart hug" as I call them, etc.), I was referring to a developed sense of intuition. Often referred to as the "sixth human sense", intuition is developed in different ways for different people. For example, if I see and smell smoke, then my intuition tells me there's a fire source nearby. In the same way, if my other "physical" senses invoke a thought, feeling, remembrance (e.g. a scripture verse I hold dear), then my developed sixth sense intuitively leads me, in my faith, to feel, hear, or sense God near me. Hearing God doesn't always mean God calls out from heaven with a "J.D., today I want you to do this." Rather, I sense God in others, in my surroundings, and yes, in my soul. I hope this helps clarify. God's blessings sir; and I'll be praying your understanding.J.D. Winingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644930093144875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-51696839061157194562020-06-03T12:24:07.796-04:002020-06-03T12:24:07.796-04:00I love that about God, Jessica. While there will s...I love that about God, Jessica. While there will sometimes be those faith things we have to muscle through out of obedience, so often, when we surrender to God, He gives us JOY in the doing. What a gift!Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-44958535210049802602020-06-02T13:02:56.189-04:002020-06-02T13:02:56.189-04:00Hi J.D.,
You say that you "sense" God s...Hi J.D.,<br /><br />You say that you "sense" God speaking to you? We have five senses. Which of these senses tells you that the Creator of the universe is communicating with you?Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02519721717265344702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-53480076788826297412020-06-02T09:22:59.066-04:002020-06-02T09:22:59.066-04:00Love this, Lori. I do hear God speaking to me, and...Love this, Lori. I do hear God speaking to me, and it's not usually with words but with that deep Holy Spirit nudge urging me to do something... and that "something" is in line with His holy word. I love what you said about God making the desire to do His work stronger. I have definitely found that to be true! God nudged me to create a YouTube channel. I did NOT really want to do this (or learn how to video-edit) at first. I'm a writer! But over time, God turned that nudge into a driving passion. Now I WANT to record new videos. It's fun! Jessica Brodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285199192032793213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-70675786708137140022020-06-02T06:37:28.177-04:002020-06-02T06:37:28.177-04:00As always, a wonderful and insightful post Ms. Lor...As always, a wonderful and insightful post Ms. Lori. Was pleased to see so many comments here; and will be praying for "Gary." I loved your question of "How does God speak to you?" I wholeheartedly agree with the five points you made, and I'll humbly add one of my own if that's okay. God speaks to me ALONE. I mean this not as an "exclusive" statement, but that God speaks loudest when I closer to Him. In prayer, study, or meditating upon Him in nature, when I seek Him with my heart and soul, God is always gracious to draw near to me. The closer we are, the better I can hear Him. I often sense Him speaking to me when I'm engaged with others or public activities, as a prompting from the Holy Spirit. Like you, I test to ensure it aligns with His word. If it passes, I try and act swiftly. Yet, my next steps, His guidance, His comfort, His patient teaching comes when I'm alone with Him. I think that's when I hear God speak the loudest, it's when I invite Him to be with me. God's blessings sweet sister.J.D. Winingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644930093144875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-37259747080385064952019-09-01T22:42:18.620-04:002019-09-01T22:42:18.620-04:00To Gary and to Lori
There is a documentary worth w...To Gary and to Lori<br />There is a documentary worth watching about different archaeological perspectives toward whether or not the Israelites were in Egypt. It claims and begins to reveal evidence that archaeologists are wrong about the time frame in which the Israelites were in Egypt. There is one verse in Numbers that states that the Exodus happened during the time of Ramses. The documentary is called, "Patterns of Evidence: Exodus" by Tim Mahoney and I think it would be well worth watching.<br /><br />Gary, I grew up going to a Lutheran church and I'm so grateful it taught me about Jesus. You're right that they say we can only hear God in the Bible. However, I don't agree. Our culture is very intellectual minded and we want to understand and know as much as we can. I think it can be a hindrance and a stumbling block. When we try to understand something, it gives us the illusion we can control that which we understand. I don't believe we will ever truly understand God and how he speaks to people, but I know He can. I agree with Lori and think that God IS speaking to you. Many blessings to you on your meandering :o) and prayers along the journey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299755849158087345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-9402777474241097402018-10-11T03:22:21.595-04:002018-10-11T03:22:21.595-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Socialfuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764983581853760465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-27769680301548470542018-08-10T07:46:22.066-04:002018-08-10T07:46:22.066-04:00Peter, one of the most dynamic things I've don...Peter, one of the most dynamic things I've done for a personal quiet time is to read the One Year Bible. There are several versions, but each day it groups a reading from the Old Testament, one from the New, and a portion of the Psalms and Proverbs together. It's helped me read through the Bible and get to know God in all the books of his Word. After I read (about 15 minutes), then I praise God and pray over my day. It's a very sweet time of drawing nearer to God. Blessings to you, Friend.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-84835931210378133392017-06-05T15:23:10.798-04:002017-06-05T15:23:10.798-04:00Ly, Bible journaling is an excellent way to record...Ly, Bible journaling is an excellent way to record what God tells you through his word. God bless you as you seek him.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-47029959751283664722017-06-04T22:09:38.689-04:002017-06-04T22:09:38.689-04:00I want to start journaling in my bible,
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I am aware that this is a Women&#...Hello ladies, <br /><br />I am aware that this is a Women's site or blog. Yes, I am a man. I found it inspirational to read the lessons or advice given in the "How to Know God's Speaking to You?" topic...I am a Christian and I am always amazed by how God answer my prayers in my time(s) of need. Everything written is a message I needed to hear and traverse in trusting God. The visions He has given and the leading He provided is, at times too great for one such as I. As the dreams make me afraid, humbled, hopeful and faithful...I see now He is still with me and using every means to speak to me. I thank you for your answer to him in leading you. may God Bless you and your family. <br /><br />P.S. please take note of this and watch this space.<br /><br />Pate Easy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-59440586170342960032016-07-26T08:47:12.582-04:002016-07-26T08:47:12.582-04:00Hello ladies,
I am aware that this is a Women&#...Hello ladies, <br /><br />I am aware that this is a Women's site or blog. Yes, I am a man. I found it inspirational to read the lessons or advice given in the "How to Know God's Speaking to You?" topic...I am a Christian and I am always amazed by how God answer my prayers in my time(s) of need. Everything written is a message I needed to hear and traverse in trusting God. The visions He has given and the leading He provided is, at times too great for one such as I. As the dreams make me afraid, humbled, hopeful and faithful...I see now He is still with me and using every means to speak to me. I thank you for your answer to him in leading you. may God Bless you and your family. <br /><br />P.S. please take note of this and watch this space.<br /><br />Pate Easy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-14437143610990539692016-03-29T21:34:42.830-04:002016-03-29T21:34:42.830-04:00Dawn, that has been my experience, too, that when ...Dawn, that has been my experience, too, that when I step out in faith in response to the direction God's given me, he then makes the next step clear. Seldom will he show me the whole path. It would probably be too scary! I'm so glad Fod used my blog to restore some information to you. Sounds like you're pretty familiar with the sound of God's voice. Blessings to you, and thanks for stopping by!Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-80935819895817103812016-03-24T09:52:57.836-04:002016-03-24T09:52:57.836-04:00Hi Lori. Appreciate your article. I once copied a ...Hi Lori. Appreciate your article. I once copied a list on this subject out of a magazine. It also compared the Holy Spirit's voice with that of Satan's. It spoke to me for many years, and I added to the list when I came across something, including things reveled in God's Word - it was one of my treasured "possessions". Until I lent it to a relative, who, hopefully read it but then, threw it away! So your article made me feel that God was restoring this knowledge to me, at least in part: thank you! some things I do remember though are: God's voice is gentle, and inviting, the enemy's harsh, forceful, coercive, manipulative. God's is clear, gives clarity, while Satan's is confusing. God always shows a way out of a situation, gives another chance, while the enemy makes us feel trapped, and that there's no way out of our sin. Also I can be a bit passive - fearful? When I do get going, I often find that God reveals more things, speaks to me, or clarifies things, as/when, in the doing.. as I get going!Dawn Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324068585902240705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-47947828600042755672016-03-08T17:08:07.955-05:002016-03-08T17:08:07.955-05:00You REALLY need to read "Redeeming Love"...You REALLY need to read "Redeeming Love" it has been the most influential book for me. It is a beautiful testament to God, His love, and the love a marriage can have through God. I'd send you my copy if I could!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11523243834703426411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-9961321171970019872016-02-14T14:20:09.961-05:002016-02-14T14:20:09.961-05:00I'm so glad. Please come back :)I'm so glad. Please come back :)Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-31925456236957004002016-02-13T12:41:10.225-05:002016-02-13T12:41:10.225-05:00Thank you, I really enjoy your blog posts.Thank you, I really enjoy your blog posts.Pink Fur and Corsageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397169104539627866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-70073373813855656362016-02-07T07:42:27.977-05:002016-02-07T07:42:27.977-05:00I'm so glad God used my thoughts to bring clar...I'm so glad God used my thoughts to bring clarity to yours. May God continue to reveal himself to you more and more as you seem him with all your heart. Blessings to you, friend.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-27311416391827173042016-02-07T06:47:22.695-05:002016-02-07T06:47:22.695-05:00I have been asking people for months, how do I kno...I have been asking people for months, how do I know if it is God message I hear as I have had so many conflicting messages and I was worried am I making the correct decisions....I have not slept properly and I have been so distressed. I have prayed and prayed...Thank you for your article. Bless you.Pink Fur and Corsageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397169104539627866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-87010396251326957582015-12-15T14:12:12.333-05:002015-12-15T14:12:12.333-05:00It's been my experience that God usually confi...It's been my experience that God usually confirms his direction in several different ways. That protects us from just getting a crazy idea and running with it. If we read something appropriate in his Word, then the pastor preaches on it, then a godly friend brings it up in conversation, well, we'd better pay attention ! Thanks for hopping over from Pinterest. I hope you'll visit again.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-40611145811872493452015-12-15T10:10:13.911-05:002015-12-15T10:10:13.911-05:00I'm waiting for Gary to come back and learn if...I'm waiting for Gary to come back and learn if he has read the Bible. LOL!<br /><br />Great post. I got here from Pinterest. I had been wondering about how to hear God's voice, too. The part about the desire growing stronger was new to me. I'll be on the lookout for that :)Reghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643890343848229577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-15217111867237148702015-09-18T14:24:03.686-04:002015-09-18T14:24:03.686-04:00This was good. I am focusing on this area...I wan...This was good. I am focusing on this area...I want to hear God, but I always question if its my own thoughts or ANOTHER enemy attack or is it REALLY God!?! I'm in a trial with my marriage right now. <br />The one about getting multiple messages of the same thing is one that happens often, but I doubt it has a message because its not clear to me. Then what? but, this is the BEST thing when it happens...even though I think it could be a message, some around me do not. <br />For example...a couple months ago, I did a short study of Hosea from an online ministry. It was about 2 weeks. About a week later, I walked up on a conversation at church about a book called "Redeeming Love". I was asked if I read it which I have not. They all said I "had" to read it. I asked what it was about and they said it was the story of Hosea. I let them know I just studied HOsea and I loved it. (I still need to read this book! lol) So, that night, I watched a sermon online of one of my favorite pastors and at the end of his sermon, he referred to Hosea!! 15 minutes recapping the book of Hosea...it was beautiful. I was bawling. The pastor was crying. I thought..Hosea again? So, a couple days later, I saw my church was starting an evening Bible study (its during the time my kids are at youth group, so its perfect!) and we are studying Hosea!!!! This was all in a 2-3 week period. What in the world could THAT message be? Its an entire book with good and bad. If God has a message, I don't know what it is. I would LOVE for it to be for restoration of my marriage, but I don't think that's it! =/ <br />Is this just coincidence then, since its not specific? <br />I've gotten the scripture Isaiah 43:18-19 ALOT ! <br /><br />Thanks again for this...it was great!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4027870719667125440.post-25921657224056206812015-08-18T10:30:39.513-04:002015-08-18T10:30:39.513-04:00Oh, Donna, your comment made me cry, too, for seve...Oh, Donna, your comment made me cry, too, for several reasons. First, I'm so humbly grateful that God met with you, both through your dental hygienist and through the title of my blog and post. Second, because my day job is as a dental hygienist! And I often speak to my patients about the Lord and pray for them. In fact, if you search my blog, you'll find several devotions I've written because of interactions with my sweet patients. Dr. B's Red Pajamas is one. I even included a devotion about one of my patients, John, in my devotional book. I'm always excited to hear about how God speaks to others, and your story is the best one I've heard lately. thank you so much for sharing it, and I pray this is only the beginning of how God will speak to you in the days ahead. Blessings to you, sweet sister!Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.com