Monday
Jul062009
7 Signs That You Probably Have Not Heard from God
Monday, July 6, 2009 at 07:17PM Some of the most unreliable people I've met expect others to believe that they're quitting their fifth church in six months because God is directing them somewhere else; or every time they change husbands, underwear, or their business plan, it's because God said so.
Why do some of us think we can justify every cockamamy action we take by blaming it on God? Be an adult. Own up to your choices, and admit when your words are your own.
If you're truly confused, here are seven signs that you probably have not really heard from God:
- He's constantly telling you to say "no" (especially if it involves work for you).
- He keeps telling you to say "yes". To every request for help. (God likes balance.)
- He always tells you to go where the money is.
- He's always telling you what other people should do (as if helping you manage yourself isn't enough of a job).
- He's constantly telling you to do something different from His last instruction. (God doesn't waver.)
- He's always assuring you that you're right. (Remember a little verse called Romans 3:23? That includes all of us--yes, you too.)
- He tells you He'll make an exception in your case. (Ever heard the phrase "God is no respecter of persons"? Hmmm.)
What unlikely thing has someone tried to convince you they heard directly from God?
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Amen!
Christians have a tendency to take God's name in vain by easily assigning him things he's told them. Often, it's from our selfish desires or sheer laziness to approach decision-making with wisdom.
Heather,
I just checked out your blog and found it fascinating. Something about the way your mind works and how you share that just reels me in. I'll be adding your site, http://www.heatheragoodman.com to my blogroll this weekend.