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Do you hear him.

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fishman - Member

Do we in fact hear God?

I have had someone suggest to me that 'the voice' I listen to when I pray is only 'random noise from within my own subconsionce' .

 

I firmly disagree.

I believe God directly infuses new infomration into people during the process we call prayer.  At least some times.

 

How about you, how many people here have had expierences where they know God definitely guided them in thier lives? Not just through events , but through a voice or urge within your mind , for which there is no other explination?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted 1 year ago #
Tarheel - Member

I know I have heard God's voice in my mind.  I hear it at various times.  Be they troublesome times or times of joy.  I firmly believe that God, His son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit all "speak" to us.  Even our Blessed Mother Mary speaks to us.  Along with all the saints.

Those that say they don't aren't listening.

I feel like I heard Christ speaking to me the very first time I attended Mass with my USAF buddy at Little Rock AFB, AR.  I wasn't catholic but he invited me to go with him.  I think I went out of 1.) not having anything to do and 2.) curiosity.  So along I went.  When he kneeled to pray so did I.  As I was praying and looking at the crucifix behind the altar, I got this strange feeling on my neck.  It was kind of eerie and actually made me turn and look behind me.  No one was there so I "chalked" it up to the air conditioning blowing on my neck.  But each time I gazed at Christ on the cross I got the same feeling. And when I finished praying I did something I had never done before, I crossed myself.  This eerie feeling changed to warmth. 

But it was while I was meditating when everyone else was receiving communion, that I heard Him.  Quite possibly for the first time in my life.  Christ told that this was how I was supposed to pay my respects to my maker.  I still get that feeling each and every time I go to mass now.  Yes I did convert to catholicism many years later but I attended Mass quite often with my friend before he was killed and later with my wife.

Posted 1 year ago #
fishman - Member
Tarheel - what can i say other then awsome.
Posted 1 year ago #
Raven - Inactive

I have been on a very intense spiritual journey. My husband is an atheist, we were both raised Catholic and even though I had a belief in God, my faith was never important until 2 years ago. I started going back to Church, praying and sought out spiritual direction from a very wise priest.

I eventually asked my husband to seek an annulment of his first marriage so that we could get our marriage blessed and I could once again receive the sacraments. He refused. Needless to say, it was an enormous struggle between the 2 of us. I felt my spiritual life was at a standstill and my marriage was in serious peril. I continued praying, participated in Eucharistic adoration and became more involved in my Church even though my husband hated every minute of it. I couldn't even bring home a Church bulletin without him becoming angry.

One evening after my husband told me our marriage was over, I went to our bedroom and cried for over an hour. I begged the Lord to help my husband. I clearly heard the Lord ask me "What is it you want?" I said, "For my husband to find you." He said, "What will you give?" I said, "My life." I instantly stopped crying and felt a great sense of peace.

It's been a struggle, but my husband did eventually fill out the paperwork for the annulment. We found out about a month ago that it was approved, it just needs to be ratified by another diocese and then a final letter will be sent to us confirming it is complete.  

It is very clear to me that God not only spoke to me that night, but has been guiding me all along. He called me back to Him, is continuing to call me, shaping and molding me and clearly is changing my husband's heart. I have great faith that one day my husband will accept the Lord and we can worship Him together.

How great is our God!

 

Posted 1 year ago #
wljewell - Member
God loves you . Over all else - well, except to say again that 'I love you' - He tells me - "Follow Me." Simple - piece o' cake - easy yoke - light burden - my cross is lightened by the terrible weight of my sins He carries with His Cross. When He meets dearest mother Mary, He asks her to 'take a look at the kid, too, will ya?' He leads on His Way - I follow as best I can. And, He never runs out of words and grace to encourage me. Remember, I love you, too Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, Pristinus Sapienter (wljewell @catholicexchange.com or ... yahoo.com)
Posted 1 year ago #
Protect the Rock - Moderator

Our Creator speaks while our man-made culture streams constant stimulation into our eyes and ears.

I have friends who proudly say they just have to have the TV or their music on at all times.

Picture Billy Crystal's character "Miracle Max" from the film The Princess Bride, running in a circle covering his ears, saying, "I can't hear you! I'm not listening!"

Posted 1 year ago #
noelfitz - Member

Raven

I am pleased your husband has agreed to get an annulment and that his statement that your marriage was over was incorrect. I hope everything will work out well for you and your husband and that you will be very happy and fulfilled together.

Would you find the words of St Paul helpful for you?

And if any woman has a husband who is an unbeliever, and he consents to live with her, she should not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband is made holy through his wife

(New Revised Standard Version, 1 Co 7:13-14).

God bless,


NoelFitz.
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In necessariis, unitas; in dubiis, libertas; in omnibus, caritas.
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Posted 1 year ago #
bhokuto - Member

I hear Our Lady most of the time. Sometimes my angel. Sometimes the Holy Spirit. It depends on the situation.

this is what I've ascertained so far:

when I'm in danger I hear my angel and Our Lady.

When I'm in need of depth of scripture I hear Holy Spirit,

when I was reading a certain book which I will not disclose I hear Jesus.

When I pray immersed, I see God a great light an awe describing intensity.

does this help?

Posted 1 year ago #
Raven - Inactive

NoelFitz,

Thank you for your kind words and the encouraging words from St. Paul. I have a great appreciation for you and everyone on this forum. All of you have been very helpful these past few months with any questions I have as I am continuing to learn and grow in my faith. I enjoy reading the discussion topics. You always give me something interesting to think about.

It is still a struggle with my husband and some days are better than others. But there is no doubt that God is with me. He speaks to all of us, just in different ways. I agree with Protect the Rock that noise is everywhere. If I could get my husband to turn the t.v. off for 30 seconds, he may hear God's voice too. 

God bless! 

   

Posted 1 year ago #
bhokuto - Member

Raven,

Ask God to thunder in your husband. Say God, please speak loud to his soul so he cannot deny it's you.  He will do it.  Faith.

 

Posted 1 year ago #
JosephMary - Moderator

Ave Maria!

Raven has put God first and other things shall be given her besides. But Our Lord does recall promises made to Him...

God can generally only be heard in silence. Blaring music and the drone of TV sets overshadow the whispers of the Holy Spirit. So do many drugs. I think, as well.

When God speaks to you, you know it It will be words or thoughts not of yourself. But most of the time, we wonder about our thoughts and God does speak through them. We test things out. Time spent in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is most helpful and also to remain in a state of grace and also to receive teh sacraments as often as we can.

 

God's will is found in the duties of our state in life and in the ordinary things for the most part. If something runs counter to church teaching, it is NOT God's will.

 

The spiritual life is never boring, that is for sure!

Posted 1 year ago #
bhokuto - Member

You can hear God in others when they're yelling at you not to jump off the bridge. As long as man has a soul God can speak through them as well. A soul is like telephone with batteries include to talk to God or a loud speaker if need be.

Off the beat, I recall the donkey that spoke.

John the baptist once said, God can raise these stones to worship Him. 

Posted 1 year ago #
grumpybumpas - Member

(New kid on the block,just waiving a hand.)

 

 When God speaks to the christian heart does he sound like Howdy Duddy or Elvis Presley)))

Posted 1 year ago #
bhokuto - Member

bumpygrumpas: I think, the correct speeelling for Howdy duddy is Howdy Doody.

If you haven't read the above posts, I think maybe, you should.  One thing is for certain,

He is speaking to you.  You may not hear Him now, but, don't wait till you actually see Him, because fire and brimstone or Hell is not a nice place>Cool  Enjoy your stay on earth.

Posted 1 year ago #
bhokuto - Member

grumpybumpas 

1 Peter 4:

 Christ therefore having suffered in the flesh, be you also armed with the same thought: for he that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sins:

 That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh, not after the desires of men, but according to the will of God.

 For the time past is sufficient to have fulfilled the will of the Gentiles, for them who have walked in riotousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and unlawful worshipping of idols.

  Wherein they think it strange, that you run not with them into the same confusion of riotousness, speaking evil of you.

Posted 1 year ago #

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