Nearly Missed It: Misaligned Motivations and the Difference Between Hearing and Listening

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Nearly Missed It: Misaligned Motivations and the Difference Between Hearing and Listening

In our journey of life, we often find ourselves navigating without a map or GPS.

  • In our journey of life, we often find ourselves navigating without a map or GPS. We all believe that we know what is best; but do we believe that God knows better?

  • We all believe that we know what is best; but do we believe that God knows better? Most of the time we control the outcome and often don’t think to ask God what HE has to say about our circumstances. It’s difficult to remember that God knows our circumstances better than we do. His plan is beyond our imagination!

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    Our greatest high school sports moment!

    Kelli dances in Paris, Josh plays basketball for the first time, Bill buys his own highlight reel, and Tim wins a dunk contest!

    Rowing races aka regatta’s

    Discernment as a family

    What God is teaching us in real time

    The implications of the phrase “God, I want what you want”

    Writing down what God says to you

    Giving up control

    Psalm 26:2 “Prove me O Lord and try me. Test my heart and mind.”

    Understanding our REAL motivations

    Finding clarity by being still and listening to God

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    How to Listen to God, Season Two Episode Nine

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