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How To Hear From God | Joyce Meyer

Short Summary:

This video transcript from Joyce Meyer focuses on the concept of hearing from God and how it's often more practical and less supernatural than people think. Meyer emphasizes that God speaks to us through everyday experiences and small acts of obedience. She highlights the importance of being willing to do seemingly insignificant things, as it's through these that we learn to trust and obey God. Meyer shares personal anecdotes from her own life about how God taught her through simple tasks like putting her grocery cart back in its designated spot and being honest about coupons. She emphasizes that these seemingly small acts of obedience are crucial for developing a strong relationship with God and hearing His guidance in bigger decisions.

Detailed Summary:

Section 1: Finding God's Will and the Importance of Everyday Ministry

Meyer begins by discussing the common question of "How do I know what God wants me to do?"
She emphasizes that God uses people in many different ways, not just on platforms or in formal ministries.
She highlights the importance of everyday ministry, like being an encourager, being content, and helping people in need.
She stresses that every Christian is called to ministry, including the ministry of intercession and reconciliation.
Meyer encourages listeners to step out and try different things to discover their unique ministry, stating, "The only way you're gonna ever gonna find out is to step out and find out."

Section 2: Learning from the School of the Holy Ghost

Meyer shares her own experience of being called into ministry while being a housewife and working a full-time job.
She emphasizes that God can train us right where we are, regardless of our circumstances.
She recounts how she felt God calling her to quit her job to study the Bible, even though it meant taking a financial risk.
She highlights the importance of preparation and trusting God for provision.

Section 3: Lessons Learned in the Grocery Store

Meyer shares how God taught her valuable lessons about obedience, excellence, and honesty through her everyday trips to the grocery store.
She describes how God taught her to put her grocery cart back in its designated spot, even though it was inconvenient.
She emphasizes the importance of being honest and reading the fine print, even on coupons.
She shares a personal anecdote about feeling convicted by the Holy Spirit when she tried to buy too many chickens using coupons.
She connects these seemingly small acts of obedience to a larger principle of integrity and living a life of excellence.

Section 4: The Importance of Child-Like Obedience

Meyer emphasizes that God often speaks to us through seemingly small things, and that we should not dismiss them as insignificant.
She encourages listeners to be obedient in small things, as it strengthens our relationship with God and helps us hear His voice more clearly.
She uses the analogy of a child who obeys their parent, even if it seems silly, because they trust their parent.
She states, "I think nothing bonds us together with God in close fellowship more than being a child of God who's willing to do seemingly foolish little things just because you believe that's what your Heavenly Father wants you to do."

Section 5: Hearing God Through Knowing and Intuition

Meyer explains that one of the main ways God speaks to us is through "just knowing."
She emphasizes that we often don't need elaborate explanations or sermons to know what God wants us to do.
She highlights the importance of being honest with ourselves and checking our motives.
She shares how God has spoken to her by telling her not to say something, even when she's about to.
She encourages listeners to pay attention to their inner voice and trust their intuition.

Section 6: The Importance of Stillness and "Anointed Notions"

Meyer quotes the verse "Be still and know that I am God," emphasizing the importance of stillness and listening to God's voice.
She shares a story about a missionary who described hearing from God as "anointed notions," highlighting the intuitive and often unexplainable way God speaks to us.
She emphasizes that God can speak to us through ideas and feelings, not just through words.
She encourages listeners to trust their intuition and follow the "anointed notions" they receive.

Section 7: Finding Comfort and Confidence in God's Guidance

Meyer discusses how she decides what to teach or preach in her meetings, emphasizing that it's a process of listening to God's guidance and trusting her intuition.
She highlights the importance of feeling comfortable and confident in God's guidance.
She encourages listeners to try different things and trust their gut feeling about what feels right.
She concludes by emphasizing that hearing from God is an ongoing process of listening, obeying, and trusting His guidance in both big and small things.