How does a person know if God is speaking to them? How does one know the difference between an opportunity created by God, and a strong desire within one's self? How does a person know if the peace that floods their soul in a time of trouble is from God, or an emotion based on imagination?
To be perfectly honest, I have a hard time figuring out what God wants me to do a lot of times. Aside from the obvious things outlined in the Bible, I never quite know what I should do concerning things like where to live, what ministry to be involved in, etc. My philosophy is that if what I want to do doesn't contradict with what the Bible says, go ahead and try it, then God will open and close the appropriate doors. I don't know if that is right or not. That way can create problems, because it is hard to differentiate between obstacles to persevere and a closed door.
I want to make decisions based on God's will and not my own, but it is hard when I don't feel that I can hear Him.
Does anyone have any ideas on this topic with supporting Scripture passages?
Friday, November 2, 2012
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