In the early days of creation, God gave Adam his first task – to name the animals. God assisgned the task to Adam, and then worked with him to complete it. God brought the animals to Adam, and he named them. Teamwork!
That set the precedent for how God works with mankind. He creates the task to be done, and then works with man to complete it. In working together, we grow closer to Him, and He relates to us.
A crucial element of this process is the communication between God and man. We call our part of that projecess Interactive Prayer.
Used For
We use interactive Prayer at the beginning of any new project or major decision to enlist Gods assistance in conceptualizing the new thing or the big decision. Then, we use it along the way, as we reley on His help in implementing the initiative.
Input/Output
We begin with the idea for something new, or the acknowldegement of a big decisin For example, we may be considering creating a new product or service, or deciding to hire someone, buy a new piece of software, or sign a new lease.
The out put is a specific course of action, arrived at in conjunction with the Lord.
How to
- Create a time and place for quiet, elminating distractions.
- Quiet yourself.
- Focus on Jesus.
If thoughts come to me of things I need to do, I write them down so they are not forgotten, and then they can be dismissed from my mind. If thoughts of guilt or unworthiness come to my mind, I repent thoroughly, receive the washing of the blood of the Lamb, and put on His robe of righteousness, seeing myself spotless before the presence of God (Is. 61:10; Col. 1:22). As I fix my gaze upon Jesus (Heb. 12:2), becoming quiet in His presence, and sharing with Him what is on my heart, I find that two-way dialogue begins. Spontaneous thoughts flow back that are from the throne of God, and I find that I am actually conversing with the King of kings.
It is very important that we become still and properly focused if we are going to receive the pure word of God. If we are not still, we will simply be receiving our own thoughts. If we are not properly focused on Jesus, we will receive an impure flow, because the intuitive flow comes out of that which our eyes are fixed upon. Mark Virkler – “Four Keys to Hearing God’s Voice.”
- Express the issue for which you want guidance. Ask questions and share your thinking.
- Write down the spontenaneoujs thioiughts, impressions and imagfes that rise up in your mind.
- Consider what you have writtten down, and form another layer of thoughts and questions. Express those to God.
- Continue in this way until you sense that the time is complete and you have received communication form God on your issues.
I’d recommend you read the article by Mark Virkler, “Four Keys to Hearing God’s Voice.”
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