5 "Good" Reasons You Can't Always Hear God

The Set:

Yahweh
'Til I See You
My Soul Is Well

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5 "Good" Reasons You Can't Always Hear God

1. To help us fall in love with Him, not with feeling of Him- You can't just be in love with how He feels, you have to fall in love with Him. Like at the beginning of a relationship you may enjoy being around the person, but you still don't know really know the person. There's a point in any mature relationship that you don't just love the way that the other person makes you feel, but you fall in love with the person themselves. (That's a sermon for another time.)
2. To develop our spiritual roots- A tree in a swamp has smaller roots because they're constantly around water. When wind comes they get knocked over easier. In drier areas, roots go down deep to find the water. God won't always be obviously there. Sometimes you have to dig and find him.
3. To cultivate a dependence on God's word- If you can't find God at the surface, a good place to dig is in the Bible. No where in the Bible is spiritual feelings equated with spiritual realities. Truth isn't always felt. Times will come when you have to search for the truth. Is what your feeling true? or is what God saying true. He spent time on each and everyone of our personalities for a reason. Even if you don't feel like reading
4. God knows we need dark times of rest to stay healthy- Rest is an important part of life. It's common for time of quietness to follow time of God speaking. You have to trust the God knows what's best for you.
5. The enemy realizes your potential and wants to discourage you- The greatest potential is met by the greatest challenges. The more God wants to use you for the more the enemy is going to try and distract you.

Notes from the Peanut Gallery:
So tonight, the question is this. Have you ever had a "dry time" where you didn't hear God. How did you respond to this? Feel free to comment. I know you're reading this. The last Wednesday Wrap was viewed 42 times with 1 comment. Feel free to comment about anything you want even if you don't feel like answering the question above.

The Game: Congratulations on reading this post. You have done well. To reward you I have something for you...come to me on Wednesday with a piece of paper that says "I <3 the DIBLOG" and I'll give you your prize. If you try and write it on wednesday....you will be punished. Severely.

Patience Is A Virtue

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I'm trying to come up with some sort of catchy way to end this but nothings coming to mind...so....bye....I guess....for now.

Why is Prayer Difficult?

The Set:
Oneway
Never Let Go
I Want to Know You
'Till I See You

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God wants to hear what's on your heart. But He also wants you to hear whats on His heart.

5 reasons it is hard to wait and listen for Jesus
1. I don't have the time- Make time. There is always at least 5 minutes each day that you have free. If you came to this blog from facebook....that means you were on facebook....you see where I'm going with this?
2. I don't have a place.-Make a place. You have to look for it but there is always a place. Go for a walk, or sit in a closet, God can meet you anywhere.
3. I forget about it-Make it a habit. It should be just as common as brushing your teeth.
4. It's boring-Make an effort. Change something. Move. Prayer doesn't have to be simple "God bless America....God bless my parents....Bless that guy that brings my shopping cart from the thing." Make it exciting.
5. Nothing happens- Make room for the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is your best tool when you feel like nothing is happening. Regardless of the situation, the Holy Spirit is ready and wanting to come and take over. Wait for Jesus. He's been waiting for you.

Notes from the Peanut Gallery:
So Ben asked at the beginning why you think praying is difficult. So, I figured I would open this part comment section...or the facebook comment section....either one works....works very well....even if you're reading this a month from now you can still comment...just saying....anyway I was wondering if their are any special ways that YOU try and make prayer better, less boring, that sort of thing. So comment below.