How to Hear God Clearly - with Bill Johnson

We are currently in process of writing a book on hearing God at work. It's really the lessons we have learned from over four decades learning to hear God's voice... and we are still learning! Along the way there have been voices and moments that have helped us greatly. So here is one of these for you!

We had the pleasure of being on staff with Bill Johnson for over a decade, in Redding, California. We got to rub shoulders personally and have him interact with our business community as he spoke at Heaven in Business conferences and retreats. My favorite experience was observing Bill interact over lunch with a Christ-centered, billion-dollar business founder. They were equally sharing how their journeys were rooted and grounded in hearing God through scripture and continually leaning in, prioritizing listening for the voice of God. 

This clip (below) was used by personal permission of Bill Johnson and highlights how to hear the voice of God clearly. 

When you want to hear... lean in. Anticipate that God is speaking and will speak with you.

Your willingness to obey before He speaks is a key to hear. It is all about your "yes" before He even speaks!

1. Acknowledge God speaks all the time

2. Anticipate - what might God be saying now.

Position yourself as a hearer of God. Don't discredit your lack of progress - don't compare. Keep leaning in and listening and obeying.

Your nature is to hear from God. It is in your design. 

The subtle little impressions... It's as easy to miss as it is to get. So lean in! 

It's about the fact that God speaks and you hear. Lean in and believe.

2 Corinthians 3:16 Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord the veil is taken away.

FIRST YOU TURN - lean in! Then you see clearly. The clarity of hearing and seeing is the reward of turning aside.

NEXT STEPS:

- Sign up for the six week online course to upgrade your confidence and clarity hearing God in all of life. HeaveninBusiness.com/HG

- Join us weekly on a live call with a growing global community of believers growing in our experience of God at work. HeaveninBusiness.com/free-trial 

For more on Bill Johnson, his books and resources, see BJM.org