The life group I am a part of is using John Ortberg's series entitled, God Is Closer Than You Think.
John Ortberg says that one of the things you need to do in order to hear God's voice is to "cultivate a mind where God dwells." Our problem is that there are two entities competing for control of the mind. One is the sinful nature...one is the Spirit. Romans 8:5-6 reminds us that one leads to death, while the other leads to life.
One way we can cultivate a mind for God is to meditate on the things of God. However, worries and concerns many times cause us to worry rather than meditate. We fill our minds with worry about things that are happening, or not happening, in our lives. Those things divert our focus away from God.
But John Ortberg says,"If you can worry, you can meditate." What he means by that is in both cases, worry and meditation, we are turning things over and over in our minds. One is positive, while the other is negative. So, instead of turning your worries over and over, we should be turning God's promises over and over.
Pretty soon, your mind is cultivated for God. So, no matter what comes your way, it is the voice of God you naturally hear...guiding, supporting, strengthening, encouraging, and comforting.
If you can worry, you can meditate. Direct your mind's efforts in the direction that will bring life.
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