Key Takeaways:

• Understanding God's voice requires seeing it as part of a personal relationship, not as a formula or set of rules.
• Metaphors like king and subject, shepherd and sheep, and parent and child help illuminate different aspects of our relationship with God.
• Positioning your heart in line with these metaphors can enhance your ability to hear God's voice.
• Growth in your relationship with God is similar to nurturing any human relationship—through trust, openness, and guidance.

Notable Quotes:

• "Hearing the voice of God happens in the context of a relationship."

• "What's the key to a successful friendship or a successful marriage is like asking how to hear God's voice."

• "Seeing the big picture of how we relate to God helps to position our hearts to hear his voice more clearly."

• "All these perspectives will help you get to know God more."

• "Ask God to show you what type of relationship you have with God. Seeing the whole picture positions our hearts to hear his voice."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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