Hi Aaron.
Now THAT is a thread killer!!!
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How does God communicate with us?
by JH 61 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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LittleToe
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OUTLAW
Have you ever had a gut feeling about something?.....OUTLAW
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bebu
Do you really mean, "How does God communicate TO us?" Communication 'with' is 2-way, and maybe a little different...
I think God communicates to all people in different fashions. Nature and the conscience are two universal methods. If an individual is not prompted by these to look for something higher than him/herself, then communication is stunted from the beginning, IMO.
It also seems to me that God doesn't reveal Himself/communicate with those who, at heart, could really care less.
bebu
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kes152
God communicates with us in the way that we "want" him to. One thing that mankind does not understand and has a hard time understanding mostly because mankind generally does not "wish" to understand is, "there are many things from God that we do not want to hear."
It is for this reason that mankind does not, as a whole, hear God nor do they desire to. Unfortunately, because many keep on telling themselves and many keep on saying that they DO want to hear from God and that if he DID speak to them that they would listen.. they continue not hearing.. not knowing.. not understanding. They keep trying to convince themselves that they do want to hear when in truth.. they do not.. and it is because of the fact that their hearts really don't want to "hear" .. that when they DO hear.. their hearts reject it. If ones are honest enough to admit this to themselves that they don't want to hear and actually see "why" they don't want to hear (for many people have various reasons.. you have to see what is 'true' for 'you).. it is then that they can 'admit' this truth to themselves... and to him.. and if they desire to hear... they can ask.. and they will hear. Each one will hear only as much as they want to hear.. because God will not 'force' anyone to hear what they do not wish to hear. He gives to each one as much as they are asking for. If ones truly 'desire' to communicate "with" (2-way) him, they can have it. And if ones do not desire that kind of relationship, they do not have it. To each his own.
Peace to all of you... and blessings.
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frankiespeakin
K152,
It is for this reason that mankind does not, as a whole, hear God nor do they desire to. Unfortunately, because many keep on telling themselves and many keep on saying that they DO want to hear from God and that if he DID speak to them that they would listen.. they continue not hearing.. not knowing.. not understanding. They keep trying to convince themselves that they do want to hear when in truth.. they do not..
So your saying God is so good and he keeps talking to us and the fault is all ours because we won't listen. What a bunch of jugdmental BS.
Did you ever think that perhaps the reverse is true?? That God doesn't talk to you but you just think he is??
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Incense_and_Peppermints
If you "want" the Father to communicate with you, you may have it so if you come to him and ask it of him. He will send forth his Son who will open your ears that you may hear the voice of One calling to you, and anything you should ask of him he will tell you. Everything that the Father tells you by means of his Son will be things that are for your true benefit. If you desire it so, he will give you discipline and instruction that you may be able to "hear better" and understand more. The more you understand, the more you grow.. and the stronger your spirit will become. He has offered this 'gift' .. and others.. to all mankind since the days of Adam up to now. If you desire this 'gift'.. and others.. you may have them by asking and going to the One to whom the Father has given all authority in heaven and on earth, his Son. call out to him and he will answer you.
really? who knew it was that easy?
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Tigerman
Thank you, Incense.
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Tigerman
However, please don't lose the faith.
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LDH
IT's a miracle.
God does not need to talk to us directly. He has a FAITHFUL and DISCREET slave class that feeds us our food at the proper time.
Interestingly, He was able to find all 12 of these gentlemen in the publishing capital of the world!
Lisa
Why can't I have luck like that? Class