Resources - Listening to God
These resources can be used as a weekly (or more frequent) study group for people (or families) who want to hear God more clearly in their lives.
We allowed a 2 hour time slot,
but it can be done in shorter time if you do it on your own,
or with only a few people.
Within that time slot is time for learning,
time for personal prayer (30 mins)
and time for sharing our experiences and praying for each other.
While each of the 10 sessions will build a bit on the previous one, the sessions will be ‘stand alone’ enough for people to come whenever their schedules permit.
The brief time for learning will be taken from the written reflections of an Australian woman, Lana Vawser, in her book 'The Prophetic Voice of God' about the growth in her experience of how God communicates over a 20 year period. That's on page 1 of each session.
It gives real experiences for us to compare and contrast with our own, and an insight into the progression that can happen if we remain faithful to Him.
Lana has since produced an e-course to go with her book, which you might like to investigate.
The heart of each session is the 30 minutes alone with God time, coffee (or tea) in hand, without the usual distractions at home (or at least with efforts to lessen them) and with the special grace that comes with doing it at the same time as each other (if you happen to have family members or a group to join together with - but there will always be grace when we intently seek God).
As an aid to listening to God, because not everyone can sit comfortably at rest with an open heart all the time, page 2 of each session has some scripture references that were quoted in Lana's book. If you are drawn to one of those scripture references, allow God to speak to you through it. Or refer back to them whenever you notice your thoughts have wandered away from God.
After that we try and put words to those experiences with God, and any others that may have happened during the week, in a mutually encouraging way. Each session has space to write them down. That's on page 3.
Then conclude with some short prayers, given on page 4, with optional time to pray for each other if there is any time left.
It takes time and practice to slow down enough to be able to distinguish our thoughts from the ones that God inspires. So take it gently, relax as far as possible, and don't give up too soon.
I like to begin by invoking the Holy Spirit, and by seeking the intercession of the Mother of Jesus. You can find both prayers on the double-sided A4 PDF below. They have stood the test of centuries of time.
We allowed a 2 hour time slot,
but it can be done in shorter time if you do it on your own,
or with only a few people.
Within that time slot is time for learning,
time for personal prayer (30 mins)
and time for sharing our experiences and praying for each other.
While each of the 10 sessions will build a bit on the previous one, the sessions will be ‘stand alone’ enough for people to come whenever their schedules permit.
The brief time for learning will be taken from the written reflections of an Australian woman, Lana Vawser, in her book 'The Prophetic Voice of God' about the growth in her experience of how God communicates over a 20 year period. That's on page 1 of each session.
It gives real experiences for us to compare and contrast with our own, and an insight into the progression that can happen if we remain faithful to Him.
Lana has since produced an e-course to go with her book, which you might like to investigate.
The heart of each session is the 30 minutes alone with God time, coffee (or tea) in hand, without the usual distractions at home (or at least with efforts to lessen them) and with the special grace that comes with doing it at the same time as each other (if you happen to have family members or a group to join together with - but there will always be grace when we intently seek God).
As an aid to listening to God, because not everyone can sit comfortably at rest with an open heart all the time, page 2 of each session has some scripture references that were quoted in Lana's book. If you are drawn to one of those scripture references, allow God to speak to you through it. Or refer back to them whenever you notice your thoughts have wandered away from God.
After that we try and put words to those experiences with God, and any others that may have happened during the week, in a mutually encouraging way. Each session has space to write them down. That's on page 3.
Then conclude with some short prayers, given on page 4, with optional time to pray for each other if there is any time left.
It takes time and practice to slow down enough to be able to distinguish our thoughts from the ones that God inspires. So take it gently, relax as far as possible, and don't give up too soon.
I like to begin by invoking the Holy Spirit, and by seeking the intercession of the Mother of Jesus. You can find both prayers on the double-sided A4 PDF below. They have stood the test of centuries of time.
| ogfprayerspdf.pdf |
Each of the sessions below will be printed as a double sided A4 PDF:
(You will find a few spelling mistakes and other errors. Sorry.)
(You will find a few spelling mistakes and other errors. Sorry.)
| listeningtogodweek1pdf.pdf |
| listeningtogodweek2pdf.pdf |
| listeningtogodweek3pdf.pdf |
| listeningtogodweek4pdf.pdf |
| listeningtogodweek5pdf.pdf |
| listeningtogodweek6pdf.pdf |
| listeningtogodweek7pdf.pdf |
| listeningtogodweek8pdf.pdf |
| listeningtogodweek9pdf.pdf |
| listeningtogodweek10pdf.pdf |
Time spent with God is never wasted.
Should you use these session booklets, may His blessing be upon them for you.
Should you use these session booklets, may His blessing be upon them for you.