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I'm not undaratanding anything here.

OP, amend the heading of this post, joor

Vickiweezy:
Just try to live a Good life.
Pray, work and believe.
Reduce your sins and always ask God for forgiveness whenever you sin.

reduce sin ke? Rather stay away from sin cos if you reduce it makes no difference

kevoh:
Funny In other words it is all dependent on the individual. Any one can claim that god communicated with him even terrorists and Yahoo Yahoo pastors and you can not dispute it following the above quote.

You're right. The devil, just like God also speaks to people. That's why you need the spirit of God to decern his voice. (John 10:27)

minke:
You're right. The devil, just like God also speaks to people. That's why you need the spirit of God to decern his voice. (John 10:27)

You are saying the same thing as the OP. Anybody can also claim to have used the same spirit of god to discern the voice. Infact, many Pastors have used this spirit discernment to defile minors and gullible females.

Pointblank09:
Please, stop promoting lies. God does not speak with anybody through any meas today.

Read Heb 1:1,2. You will see that the last time God spoke with man was through Jesus.

Anything outside that is self deception that make individual to open religious centres, saying that God call them.

As Christians, we believe God is our father. This father-child relationship requires communication. As a father, he speaks to his children often, giving them instructions and warning against danger. God has spoken to his children before Christ and even after Christ. He speaks through visions, dreams, trance, through a small voice and whichever way he sees fit. (Job 33:14-18, numbers 12:6, Acts 22:17-18, Daniel 2:28).

After the death of Christ, God spoke to the following people :

Paul - Acts 9:3-6, 18:9-10

Peter - Acts 10:13-15

John - Revelations 1:10-13

In fact, the entire book of Revelations contains prophecies of what is to come and instructions on how to overcome the impending doom as given to John by God.

kevoh:
You are saying the same thing as the OP. Anybody can also claim to have used the same spirit of god to discern the voice. Infact, many Pastors have used this spirit discernment to defile minors and gullible females.

What I mean is that as a true child of God, you will always know God's voice even when he speaks through someone else. God's Holy Spirit will help you decern true prophecies from fake ones.

As Christians, we believe God is our father. This father-child relationship requires communication. As a father, he speaks to his children often, giving them instructions and warning against danger. God has spoken to his children before Christ and even after Christ. He speaks through visions, dreams, trance, through a small voice and whichever way he sees fit. (Job 33:14-18, numbers 12:6, Acts 22:17-18, Daniel 2:28).
After the death of Christ, God spoke to the following people :
Paul - Acts 9:3-6, 18:9-10
Peter - Acts 10:13-15
John - Revelations 1:10-13
In fact, the entire book of Revelations contains prophecies of what is to come and instructions on how to overcome the impending doom as given to John by God.

All true children of God hear and understand God's voice (John 10:27-28)

minke:
As Christians, we believe God is our father. This father-child relationship requires communication. As a father, he speaks to his children often, giving them instructions and warning against danger. God has spoken to his children before Christ and even after Christ. He speaks through visions, dreams, trance, through a small voice and whichever way he sees fit. (Job 33:14-18, numbers 12:6, Acts 22:17-18, Daniel 2:28).

After the death of Christ, God spoke to the following people :

Paul - Acts 9:3-6, 18:9-10

Peter - Acts 10:13-15

John - Revelations 1:10-13

In fact, the entire book of Revelations contains prophecies of what is to come and instructions on how to overcome the impending doom as given to John by God.

God did not speak to individuals.
He has spoken to us through the Bible. Anything outside that is deception.
Note also that God spoke generally to the Israelite and revealed what was to happen in the final part of the days to John.
John was given information about himself.

Pointblank09:
God did not speak to individuals.
He has spoken to us through the Bible. Anything outside that is deception.
Note also that God spoke generally to the Israelite and revealed what was to happen in the final part of the days to John.
John was given information about himself.

Are you saying the entire book of revelations was about John? please make out time to read the scriptures I cited above. Thanks.

minke:
What I mean is that as a true child of God, you will always know God's voice even when he speaks through someone else. God's Holy Spirit will help you decern true prophecies from fake ones.

Are you a true child of god? If Yes
What language has it communicated with you? French, Yoruba, English e.t.c
How did it communicate with you?
How are we sure you are not bullsh*ting us? How are we sure that the so called spirit you claim is helping you discern prophecies is not just a voice in your head? What makes us take you serious if it's just a voice in your head?

atheists will never bank on this

On point. thanks for sharing

clems88:
reduce sin ke? Rather stay away from sin cos if you reduce it makes no difference

As true as it is and we all choose not to admit it.
There is no human that doesn't get the temptation to sin which eventually leads to them committing a sin.
What we should endeavour to do is to reduce our sins eventually it gets to a minimal level.
The worst sin of all which every one falls into is not our words, actions or deeds but rather our thoughts. Everybody is guilty of falling into temptation to sin by our thoughts.

InsanePsycho:
When you think god is talking to you

1. Take a pause
2. Eat some food
3. Consult a psychiatrist
4. Take your medication

You will be alright

Lol

Thank you so very much.

dailyguide:
1. Recognize that God has created you for a close friendship with Himself. 
By design, the way you hear best from God is in the context of a friendship with Him. God intends for you to figure out His will freely and intelligently as you engage in regular conversations with Him. God’s will is to be personally present with you and speaking with you moment by moment as you go through life. Then you’ll grow to understand Him more and become more like His Son, Jesus.

2. Consider your motives for wanting to hear from God. 
Honestly reflect on why you want to hear from God. Is it because you’re truly open to whatever God has to say and committed to putting His guidance into action and fulfilling His purposes, even when doing so is challenging? Or is it for a selfish reason, such as wanting to feel righteous or comforted? Confess and repent of any wrong motives. Ask God to give you an openness to hear and respond faithfully to what He wants to tell you.
3. Make your goal more than just hearing God. 
While it’s important to hear from God, that shouldn’t be your ultimate goal. Instead, make your main goal to become a spiritually mature person in a close relationship with God. That’s the only way you’ll clearly and correctly hear what God has to say to you.
4. Know that you’re important to God, but be humble. 
Have the confidence that God is willing to speak to you just as powerfully as He did to the people in the bible, because He values you just as much. However, don’t let pride creep into your soul, because you must be humble in order to faithfully receive and respond the messages God has for you.
5. Don’t try to force God to tell you something. 
No matter how much you want to hear from God about something or how hard you may try to convince Him to speak to you, you’ll only hear from God when He chooses to communicate with you. Focus on developing a respectful relationship with God and wait for His timing to deliver messages to you. Also, if God chooses not to give you specific guidance about something you’ve prayed about and what you’re considering is within the Bible’s moral principles, you can confidently go ahead and make your own decision about what to do and be within God’s will.

6. Recognize that God communicates in many forms, but most often through your mind. 
God may choose any one of many different ways to communicate to you, according to what’s best at particular times and in particular circumstances. You may sometimes hear God’s message in dramatic ways, such as through angels, visions, or miraculous events. But more often, you’ll hear God speaking through your thoughts, and He will use ordinary practices such as reading the Bible, praying quietly, learning from circumstances, or seeking counsel from other Christians to reach out to you as you think about them. God will use dramatic means to get your attention when necessary, but His goal is for you to be so closely connected to Him that you’ll pay attention whenever He speaks to you. Usually, God speaks through what people have described as a “still, small voice” to encourage those He loves to choose to keep walking closely with Him through life.
7. Renew your mind. 
Since God often speaks to you through your mind and wants you to develop what the Bible calls the “mind of Christ” (the ability to make decisions as Jesus would), it’s crucial for you to follow the Bible’s urging in romans 12 vs 2: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but but be tran the renewal of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.” As you invite the Holy Spirit to renew your mind every day, He will cleanse it from such dirt and clutter as false beliefs and attitudes, unhealthy feelings, and misguided plans. Then the Holy Spirit will replace all of that with true thoughts that reflect God’s purposes.
8. Invite the living Word to help you when you read the written word. 
The Word of God is a living, creative force – Jesus Himself – and He is actively at work when you read God’s written word – the Bible – prayerfully. When you read the Bible, ask Jesus to make the Bible’s words come alive for you and become conduits through which He sends His thoughts, faith, and love into your soul. Then focus on what He sends you and orient yourself toward it so it will begin to transform your life.
9. Recognize God’s voice above all others.
By experience, you can learn to recognize God’s voice when He speaks, and to confidently respond to what He says. When thoughts recur, pray about them to discern if they may be coming from God. Keep in mind that God will never send you a message that contradicts the Bible’s principles. Also, God’s voice carries the weight of authority within it, and expresses a spirit of peace, confidence, joy, reasonableness, and goodwill. If you think that God may speaking to you, ask Him to confirm so as you study and meditate on the Bible, as you’re alert to the circumstances you encounter, or as you experience the Holy Spirit’s impressions in your mind.
10. Set aside time regularly to listen for God’s messages. 
Make a habit of intentionally and expectantly listening for whatever God may want to tell you. It’s more important to become a person who listens regularly to God than it is to constantly ask God to give you guidance.
Set aside sometime today to begin listening for God's voice and hearing his promises and plans for you. Keep a journal to remember the things he brings to life in you.

plaetton:
In saner climes, hearing from and having a relationship with an invisible friend is a diagnosable and treatable mental illness.

It's really weird that man worships a being who does not speak audibly to him even though this being is said to have all the power, wisdom and is everywhere present. How can an intimate heartfelt relationship be through a book?

Mujtahida:
It's really weird that man worships a being who does not speak audibly to him even though this being is said to have all the power, wisdom and is everywhere present. How can an intimate heartfelt relationship be through a book?

Religion is a psychological mystery.

plaetton:
Religion is a psychological mystery.

It is. Man needs God or perhaps gods. I believe increased self knowledge will deal death to the god concept.

It is true God speaks to people however more than 90% of what God wants us to know is already written in the bible.....Christians need to study the bible alot to know the mind of God