critical turning point in your life.
Second, I fear that if you skip this chapter, gloss over it, or
consciously refuse to develop the necessary disciplines to
hear God talk, you’ll actually be choosing the opposite:
laziness, powerlessness, self-centeredness, and chaos.
Third, because I have found the combination of discipline
and devotion to be equal companions in my most intimate
relationships, I believe I am giving you good advice.
Finally, if you develop the discipline of hearing God talk to
you, over time, I am confident you will experience the freedom
that comes from possessing a safe and intimate conversational
relationship with Him.
Hearing God talk is...
a skill,
an art,
a virtue,
an appointment,
a practice,
and a commitment.Hearing God Talk Is a Skill
There are at least three levels of listening.
The first level of listening is spontaneous. It doesn’t require
much effort. For example, when you hear shouts or sounds of
warning you’re startled. Most everyone pays attention to a
blaring horn or a siren.
The second level of listening is selective. The television or