I was watching a t.v. church program this morning and This man said God tells him what to do and say. I mean is this litteral? a voice? Have you ever had God speak to you and if yes, please explain.
2007-02-25 12:08:35 · 11 answers · asked by sandra b 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, I believe God speaks to everyone but not everyone hears. Usually it is not some loud audible voice but through an inner knowing and through peace. Haven't you ever just known or felt like you should go a different way to work? or had a peace about a decision you had to make? These are ways that God leads people...One time that especially stands out to me when I know God spoke to me, was when my life hit rock bottom so I decided to go to church, and a man was sitting next to me in church and I just had a feeling of peace about the man sitting next to me. I had a strong feeling that I would marry this man... soon we will be celebrating our 8 year, anniversary. He is my husband. That is just my example. It is very important to state that you DON"T have to be in church or be perfect to hear from God! (I was far from perfect when this incident took place and still am)... God is not some mean cop in the sky. I believe he talks to all of us on a daily basis because he cares about his creation.
2007-02-25 12:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by mrsfloridalady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God speaks to me as often as i am open and willing to listen...do i mean i hear an audible external voice? no, but i don't doubt that He could speak that way if He chose to...it's more like He speaks to my heart...3 incidents stand out more than any others-when i was 9 and my dad was in the hospal, i really didn't understand what was going on and was just waiting for him to get better so he could come home-one day i was playing baseball and i felt something inside me, telling me that my dad had passed, and that even though it would hurt for a long time, he loved me always and that i would survive...a few hours later my mom called to say dad had died that afternoon...and when my grandmother had a heart attack, we rushed to her house (my sisters were there visiting with her) and halfway there i said, we don't have to rush, she's gone-my mom looked at me from the front seat and started crying because she knew that i was telling the truth...i didn't 'hear' God telling me that-again, i just felt it...and the third time, was when i met my wife-a friend had set us up on a blind date-she came to my door and when i opened it and there she was, it was as if someone was inside me shouting "you will marry this woman-this is the one you have been looking for"-i nearly fell over-it wasn't her looks-i had seen a picture of her and i already knew she was beautiful. it was God, telling me that the reason i had not been able to find the right woman to spend my life with was because He wanted us to be together-she felt the same thing, too...we've been married 16 years now
2007-02-25 20:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let Peace be your Umpire.
GOD is in our Spirits after we are Saved.
I have Learned how to Listen to HIM Through my Spirit.
It is Kinda like an Impression. Not Really Audible, a Feeling comes over me when I Think Thoughts about doing different Things.
Peace.
Peaceful Feeling.
When I think about doing something.
I keep Thinging Different Things till I get the Peace.
From my Spirit.
If GOD Almighty Told us Audibly EVERYTHING to do, All the Time, we would Probably Really get Ticked Off after a While.
Know What I Mean?
Ditto..............
2007-02-25 20:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people actually have heard him audibly, but not many people do. After all, "supernatural" experiences should be tested because they're often unreliable.
God speaks to us as Christians a different way. If we spend 10 minutes praying, we should spend 10 minutes listening. God often plants thoughts in our heads. He often speaks to us through the Bible. There's actually a long list on how He speaks to us.
2007-02-25 20:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by jonmax14 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe God can and does speak to believers through thoughts, but I believe whenever God speaks His words agree with the Bible. I don't believe that TV evangelist who claims God tells him what to say or do. I can not say for sure He is claiming something that is not true, but my intuition says, no. It doesn't sound like God's way. Now what Spike and Mrsflorid say
sounds more believable to me.Maybe what they say is closer to my experiences. I believe God often uses feelings to guide us. Numerous passages promise God will lead us especially if we seek His guidance diligently.
2007-02-25 23:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all based on thoughts in the head. Close your eyes and imagine you are enjoying the beach in Hawaii. If you concentrate hard enough, you might actually get a buzz.
Rev. Pat Robertson claims that God talks to him all the time, and look at his nutty statements -- it came from his head, and from nowhere or nobody else!
2007-02-25 20:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by SB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God has a much better way to communicate than words, the most powerfully to me are what most would call visions when I am wide awake, then threw experiences of bliss also wide awake. Words can not communicate truth.
2007-02-25 20:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes both God and the Devil would be what you think of as your thoughts, ussually the Devil speaks as you and your thoughts and God speaks to you about the Bible and helping and serving others rather than your own ideas and what serves you the best.
2007-02-25 20:14:28 · answer #8 · answered by sirromo4u 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God does speak to anyone. If they claim he does they lie.
These preachers are trying to make extra money.
2007-02-25 20:14:24 · answer #9 · answered by stephenmwells 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yep its the little voice inside the head!! for some its probably very loud. the voice goes away when they take medication like Abilify.
2007-02-25 20:13:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋