The Dallas Willard Podcast 27. Life Beyond Guidance: God Is Still There When There Is No Word (1993)
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Mar 17, 2025 
In this insightful talk, Dallas Willard, a prominent philosopher and Christian teacher, shares his wisdom on living with God's guidance. He emphasizes practical routines for discerning divine guidance, encouraging thoughtful reflection and silent listening. Willard discusses the importance of choosing responsibly when specific words from God are absent and highlights how God often allows us to shape our own paths. He also warns against the pitfalls of forced guidance and underscores that a rich relationship with Christ transcends the need for constant direction.
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Seek Guidance Even In Good Times
- Desire for guidance should not be limited to crises; seek God in good times too.
- Willard asserts we need God just as much when things are going well as when they go badly.
Ask, Listen, Then Act
- Ask God specifically for guidance when you genuinely don't know what to do.
- Then listen quietly and act on what you receive without delay.
A Conference Failure Reframed
- Dallas shared a conference failure where God told him, 'I'll take care. Forget about it.'
- He trusted that direction and the situation eventually turned out basically all right.
