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How to Hear God's Voice

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I would like to make a few comments in reference to the review that called the Virkler book "New Age" and asserted that it was like consulting the Ouija board. First of all, I wonder if that reviewer has actually done any of the journaling exercises as taught in this book. Have they taken a month or two of daily writing according to these principles and been able to find out for themselves what it is all about? Or did they just read the book and make a Big Pronouncement after that superficial encounter?

In regard to the "New Age" criticism-Virkler quite clearly addresses this issue and defines quite plainly how this approach is very different. In addition, when doing the journaling, one is to have at least two other knowledgeable, Spirit-led Christian advisors to make sure that everything being received is in line with scripture and not veering off into other, darker realms of spiritual access.

If one's view of Christianity is one of theological knowledge and discourse, or in other words "the head", then this kind of angle will be offensive and seem wrong. But if your view is more that it is an affair of "the heart", that Jesus calls us to intimacy with him, that he wants us to be his (in the spiritual sense) "lover", then the journaling techniques taught in this book are an invaluable tool in creating that close, personal, "drinking from his mouth", kind of relationship to which he calls us. To dismiss it as New Age is unfair and frankly, untrue. It would be wrong if it discouraged a seeker from learning something that could make all the difference in his/her spiritual life.

This book helped me to hear God's still small voice inside my heart. It's well crafted and focuses on Jesus. Therefore I can highly recommend it to anybody who wants to be closer to God and live in the unity with YHWH (John 17)

For the sceptics there is a good part about the difference between new age and Christianity.

This is a wonderful and systematic way of working through random thoughts in order to align them up to scripture and God's presence in order to sense and know God's voice, direction and nearness. I loved his video series and I have learned to hear God in the midst of some sticky business situations. I have heard the voice of God in ministry situations that were life changing to me as well as the person I was ministering to. Many times the Lord has stopped me in what I was doing to call someone or go somewhere that I would normally have thought was unusual. But, I've done these things the Lord impressed on my heart and have seen many miracles. I didn't really like the stuff on diet as much, but I'm sure there is some truth to it.

I would recommend this book, Mark and Patty's ministry to anyone. Oh, except people like the any others who feel it necessary to be the self-appointed police of the Body of Christ and knock others. Anyone who has the patience to slow down, get in to God's presense, shove other thoughts out and be in His Word, can hear God. Maybe some more than others, but I've seen it over and over that those who are hungry for Him, will have their hunger satisfied. Sound familiar?

Mark Virkler's book, How to Hear God's Voice, has been extremely helpful in taking me to deeper levels in my relationship with the Lord. Virkler is very helpful in his teaching and explaining how to hear, discern, and understand the Holy Spirit's communications with us. He's also been helpful in how to differente God's voice from our own and from satan's, and how to differente this communication from New Age processes. He keeps it biblical and gives helps on how not to be deceived.

This book is a wonderful tool for those who want true intimacy with God. The knowledge coupled with doing the exercises truly equips the participant with a balanced and solid foundation for their Christian walk and relationship with the Lord and our Father.

Looking forward to completing this book as have always wanted to know how to hear from God and to confirm that it was God and not just my wants.
The information that is given is very informative and helps me to understand the whys. It is good to have the practical application to our lives as we go along.

This is the first and only really helpful explaination of how to pray and hear God's voice I have found in my 25 years as a believer in Jesus! My pastors never taught me this, Christian classes, friends.... this is what I have be looking for all these years!!! If you are uncertain about knowing when God is speaking to you...this is a must have resource! Thank you Mark & Patti Virkler for teaching us!How to Hear God's Voice

What a simple 'how to' book! This is one of the very best that I have ever read on the subject of how to hear God's voice. I had planned to use it as a daily devotional, but I'm just finishing Chapter 9 as find it hard to put down. I will start over as soon as I finish it for the first time, and I'm looking forward to spending more time and interaction in each chapter. I know I will reference this book time and time again and it will be a learning source for me.

This book has changed my life. I heard about it on God TV and had to get it. I have realised by reading it that when we sit down to pray and talk to God, God actually speaks back and it has set my life on Fire. I dont know how else to say it but there is nothing as fulfilling as hearing God. You'll just have to read the book and try it to see what I am talking about. Praise God, He loves us.

Hearing and recognizing God's voice has been something I've been searching for most of my life and this book has really helped me do this! I've read a lot of books on this subject, but this book has been the best and most help I've every had. It's been life changing for me. I've been able to hear the Holy Spirit speak to me. The Biblical principals in this book really work. What an exciting and fullfilling relationship with God it has been for me!!!