Though we believe in our minds that God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-present, sometimes we don’t feel his closeness. How can we walk boldly in our faith, expecting Him to draw near to us as we draw near to Him? Susie Larson is in the show today helping us experience God’s trustworthiness and love—even when we feel far from Him. In her book, In Closer Than Your Next Breath, and through today’s episode we chat about:
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How do I know if I’m hearing the voice of God?
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Is feeling good the same as feeling God?
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Is there anything I can do when God seems silent?
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How should God’s presence impact me?
There’s nothing like God’s presence in our lives, but sometimes we chase the sensational and miss the supernatural. Worship services, retreats or conferences, and mountaintop experiences are great, but too often we rush right by the nuanced, miraculous ways God shows up in our story every day. When we pursue the heart of God through the Word of God, that’s when we experience the presence of God—and it makes all the difference in our lives.
Quotes:
God is real, and so is the devil.
I felt like I had to endure everything feared.
I knew I was saved but didn’t know I was loved.
You become an over-performer when you don’t know who you are.
God’s promises are true even when they don’t feel true.
We can chase this sensational and miss the supernatural.
Whatever you know of the Lord, there’s so much more.
When I can’t hear what God is saying, I have to remember what he said.
Our hearts harden when we stop remembering and appreciating the miracles.
We need to stay in awe of God’s mercy.
Remember God’s loving kindness. Every good thing in your life is a gift from God.
Every choice I’ve ever made was to rescue my sense of self-worth.
Sometimes God’s presence brings correction.
If I’m known for anything, I want to be known for knowing for being loved by God.
