How does God guide and direct us? In Proverbs 3:5-6 we are told that we should trust him with all our heart, not our understanding and we should acknowledge him, or give him thanks, in all things or at all times, and he will direct our paths. We must hear from God.

He primarily talks to us by the Holy Spirit (John 14 16-18). As we read the Bible the Holy Spirit can open our spiritual eyes to see and understand God’s word (John 14:26; John 16:13-15). In our times of reading and mediating the word God can bring direction to our lives.

The Holy Spirit can also communicate directly to our spirit with a scripture verse, thought, words, conviction or an idea. Elijah fled from the evil Queen Jezebel, who threatened to kill him. God found Elijah hiding in a cave and had him stand on the mountain. God passed by and there was a there was wind, earthquake and fire but God did not speak in any of these but in a still small voice (1 Kings 19:12). It is through this inner witness or still small voice of the Holy Spirit that God will primarily speak to us. We will know it is God as God’s wisdom comes with a real sense of peace and assurance (James 3:17).

We could say well I know that. However, when we come to God, do we come with open hearts or for him to simply agree with our agenda? Perhaps we need to come with an open mind and no preconceived agendas, so God can truly guide and direct us in his ways and according to his plans; me thinks the that would be good.

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