The Dallas Willard Podcast

24. Learning How to Reliably Recognize the Voice of God in Your Soul (1993)

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Feb 24, 2025
Discover how to reliably recognize the voice of God in your soul, highlighted by three key characteristics: quality, spirit, and content. Explore the various methods of divine communication, from dreams to the still small voice. Gain insights into the learned skill of discerning God's guidance, much like a shepherd knows their sheep. Delve into biblical stories, including Gideon’s fleece, which illustrate the balance between personal agency and divine direction. Embrace the gentle whispers of God as you navigate life's decisions with faith.
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INSIGHT

God's Personal Communication

  • God knows each of us intimately and individually, even by name.
  • He desires to communicate with us personally, like close family.
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Recognizing God's Voice

  • The only way to truly recognize God's voice is through personal experience, just as sheep learn their shepherd's voice.
  • This involves a learning process and time spent with God.
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Learning and Experience

  • Learning to discern God's voice takes time and practice.
  • Explosive, external communications like burning bushes are rare; the still, small voice requires training.
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