How Does God Communicate w/ You?

kringstraw · 01-30-2007, 03:15 PM

After something the minister said in church on Sunday I have been thinking about the ways God uses to communicate His message and will for our lives.

I love reading testimonies about this. Will you share with me?

Last year when I lost my babies my faith really got weak. I just couldn't believe that after all my prayers and faith that He would protect them that they would die. When they did I questioned His existance. I finally cried out for Him to reveal Himself to me. I prayed that he would let me know that He was alive and that He had not and would not desert me.

The next day I was driving to a hair appointment (this is 1 week after losing the babies) and I started to fall apart. I turned on the radio to distract myself and it was on the Christian station. I hadn't driven in weeks as I had been on bedrest. After a couple of songs this woman came on and started talking about losing her baby. About how lost she felt and how ppl didn't want to talk about it and avoided her and how she felt deserted. She and her husband started a website and what I was hearing was an advertisement per se for this website. It was www.babygrief.com and I remember being blown away. I had never heard the "commercial" before and have not heard it since then. Even though American Family Radio plays their ad spots (not really adds or commercials) frequently. I went home after my hair appt and logged on to the site. So much of what she wrote about her loss was exactly what I was going through. It was so clear to me that God was reaching out to me and letting me know He was there and that He would carry me through this tremendous pain and loss.

This is only one example. Sometimes it is just a strong idea that pops into my head when I'm trying to figure things out. Or a person who approaches me about something when I haven't spoken to them about an issue.

When you pray for guidance how does/has God led you? Please share your stories.

Jashobeam · 01-30-2007, 08:08 PM

Thank you for sharing your story! I believe the main ways God speaks are through His Word (the Bible), the Holy Spirit, and directing others into our path.

There is a story of a missionary who needed a hotwater bottle for a premie baby after the mother died during/right after childbirth. They prayed for the hotwater bottle, but who would send such a thing to the equator? Sure enough someone had, five months before and it had just arrived in the time of need. God had apparently directed someone to send a hotwater bottle and a doll five months before it would be prayed for and needed.

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors...aterbottle.htm

Stay At Home Wife · 02-22-2007, 03:55 PM

I believe he speaks to me.

Ajani · 02-23-2007, 11:42 AM

For me, it's often a quiet nudging (which I ignore more than I care to admit sometimes). If He's speaking to me with a message for someone else, it's in images rather than words. I get pictures for people. Not as often for myself, though.

Monita · 02-23-2007, 04:36 PM

For me, he speaks in actions or situations that happen in my life. I just go ahead and pray and leave everything in His hands, knowling he knows better, sometimes I get anxious and ask Him why He is not listening, and them BOUM!! something happens that answers that prayer.

Sometimes it takes longer to understand why things happened and that in the end they were a blessing and not a problem. In the end I can always say that God has been guiding me to what is best, even if sometimes I do not see it right away.

His blessings have been so strong and evident, that definitively it was Him who knew what to give to us and when.

It is really amazing... always keep your faith because believe, in one way or another He will communicate, check on every detail that happens and you will see.

Anonykat · 02-23-2007, 04:57 PM

I dont know quite how to answer this question, as we Orthodox view communication with God quite differently, but I just wanted to give you a cyberhug, Kerri. Ive never forgotten you or your precious boys, and I still pray that God gives you a little blessing. Take care.

LK

Tensei · 03-02-2007, 11:47 AM

Back in November, my endocrinologist hit me with some bad news: My life was too stressful, and was not allowing my metformin to work properly. The progress I had once been making had vanished when work got real busy. He was very concerned, and suggested that I quit my job, if at all possible.

Iwas devastated. I absolutely LOVED my job as a floral designer. I recently moved to a new area and was really working hard on building my reputation, and I felt like this was just one more thing that PCOS had taken away from me.

I didn't give my notice until after Christmas (I didn't have the heart to abandon them for a holiday), and it was one of the most difficult things I've ever done. I spent the rest of the day being very angry at God, and wondering why I carry this curse.

That evening, I don't know what possessed me, but I took a pregnancy test. I had gone off BC in November, and had not yet had a visit from Aunt Flo. To my astonishment, it was positive.

Through that, God showed me that my PCOS is not in control - He is. Only months ago, my doctor told me that I would likely have a very difficult time conceiving. DH and I hadn't even been thoughtfully "trying" yet and BOOM.

Sadly, I had a miscarriage a few days later in the beginning of January. It was difficult, but God had shown me His power, that He gives life, and He takes it away. I decided that rather that get angry at Him, I would thank and praise Him for showing me that I CAN get pregnant.

A few weeks later (a couple days ago), I had another miracle: Immediately after the MC, I conceived again. At this point, I have no clue exactly how far along I am (no period to count by) but I feel a LOT more pregnant this time than I did before.

God speaks to me by proving my ego wrong. Over, and over again. I went from feeling like I'd lost everything to starting down the road to fulfilling my dreams.

I believe that God allowed me to go through these difficult situations to give me a new appreciation for Him. My faith has been so renewed, and it feels so great to feel safe in Him.

kringstraw · 03-02-2007, 12:29 PM

I needed to see this thread today, thank you ladies for sharing

Anony - thank you so much for your prayers, your babies are beautiful !!

Tensei - what an amazing story, I will be praying for you and your little bean.

Jashobeam · 03-02-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tensei

Back in November, my endocrinologist hit me with some bad news: My life was too stressful, and was not allowing my metformin to work properly. The progress I had once been making had vanished when work got real busy. He was very concerned, and suggested that I quit my job, if at all possible.

Iwas devastated. I absolutely LOVED my job as a floral designer. I recently moved to a new area and was really working hard on building my reputation, and I felt like this was just one more thing that PCOS had taken away from me.

I didn't give my notice until after Christmas (I didn't have the heart to abandon them for a holiday), and it was one of the most difficult things I've ever done. I spent the rest of the day being very angry at God, and wondering why I carry this curse.

That evening, I don't know what possessed me, but I took a pregnancy test. I had gone off BC in November, and had not yet had a visit from Aunt Flo. To my astonishment, it was positive.

Through that, God showed me that my PCOS is not in control - He is. Only months ago, my doctor told me that I would likely have a very difficult time conceiving. DH and I hadn't even been thoughtfully "trying" yet and BOOM.

Sadly, I had a miscarriage a few days later in the beginning of January. It was difficult, but God had shown me His power, that He gives life, and He takes it away. I decided that rather that get angry at Him, I would thank and praise Him for showing me that I CAN get pregnant.

A few weeks later (a couple days ago), I had another miracle: Immediately after the MC, I conceived again. At this point, I have no clue exactly how far along I am (no period to count by) but I feel a LOT more pregnant this time than I did before.

God speaks to me by proving my ego wrong. Over, and over again. I went from feeling like I'd lost everything to starting down the road to fulfilling my dreams.

I believe that God allowed me to go through these difficult situations to give me a new appreciation for Him. My faith has been so renewed, and it feels so great to feel safe in Him.

Thank you for sharing that! May God bless you!

Mrs. Mcboozlin · 03-05-2007, 01:55 PM

hi,
First time posting in this area..
Hope its ok..
I was raised roman catholic. until i was about 14. Then my parents still
made it look like we were all roman catholic but never went to church..
As i grew up. God was always a part of me. - My Ex husband didnt beleive much. he had his get married in a prostant church. Which i did. - and that marriage was doomed from day 1. LOL. -- but through the darkest days of my life. God always put me in the right direction. I remember once, i was crying and crying in the car. and i just said someone please tell me.. If im doing my life right or i should change..
and i turned the station .and the beetles "let it be" started playing.
and I got a shiver up my spine. and i just knew.
so hes always talks to you , just like he always talks to me.
Most people just dont take the time to listen..

God bless.

kringstraw · 03-06-2007, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Mcboozlin

Most people just dont take the time to listen..

oh yeah, been there done that...so guilty! At times he's nearly had to whack me on the head to get through. Now wouldn't that be a funny sight!

and of course you're welcome...anyone is