Experiencing an Invisible God
We experience God as the author of our reality, rather than merely an actor in it, which is why experiencing God begins with belief in a transcendent Creator. Christianity is founded on faith in a Creator and self-revelation from God. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we can trump death.
What does it mean when you pray and God is silent?
Trust God’s presence when you hear God’s silence and feel his absence; however, the story behind the story of Christmas is that you can trust God because he literally moved heaven and earth to bring the message of his grace, forgiveness, and presence to you. God is with us and active even when God is silent.
What causes prayers not to be answered?
– If you knowingly condone sin, whether it’s happening to you or to someone else, and don’t correct it, you’re’regarding iniquity in your heart,’ and should therefore disregard God answering your prayers.
Can you talk to God silently?
It’s fine to pray with your eyes open and your head held high, just as it’s fine to pray kneeling and silent. It’s common to recite some traditional prayers out loud, but it’s also very common to pray silently to yourself.
What do you do when you feel like God is silent?
Whatever you’re going through, bring it to the Lord. Speak to him, be honest with him. Trust that he hears you, take refuge in his faithfulness, and know that there’s a mighty God who loves you behind every heavy silence.
How do you know when God is telling you something?
3 Indicators That God Is Trying To Communicate With You
- Repetitive Messages. Repetition is one of the most obvious ways God tries to get your attention.
- Friendly Fire. Another obvious way God tries to get your attention is through your friends.
When God is silent he is working?
When God is silent, He is watching and working When God is silent, He is watching and working | Faith. God knew the world needed a Savior, so He sacrificed Jesus to save mankind, despite the fact that it was a difficult and dark day.
What is the prayer that never fails?
There are none who can withstand Your power, Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times).
Does God not answer prayers?
Takeaway: God always answers prayers, even when the answer is no; we don’t always get what we want because God wants us to be self-sufficient; rather than using God as a crutch, he wants to know if we still have faith even when he doesn’t give us what we want.
How can I hear God’s voice?
How do you go about practicing listening prayer?
- Bring your request for guidance to God.
- Wait in silence for 10-12 minutes for God to speak to you.
- Write down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you.
- Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God’s will.
What is the best prayer to God?
Loved God, I pray that you will comfort me in my suffering, strengthen the hands of my healers, and bless the methods used to cure me; give me such faith in the power of your grace that I may put my complete trust in you even when I am afraid; through our Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
Is there a wrong way to pray?
There is no wrong way to pray; people need assurance that what they are doing is correct. Just as children each have their own way of communicating with their parents, we have our own way of communicating with God.
Why is prayer silent?
Silent prayer, or even a moment of silence at a public solemn event, is practiced in many cultures by people of various religions and those who have no religious affiliations, and the divine power of Spirit that can be felt during silent prayer helps us feel our Father in heaven’s healing and protecting presence.
Why is God silent during the test?
We ask questions, and they respond; during an exam, our teachers are silent, and we are expected to use our knowledge and what they taught us to answer the questions and solve the problems on our own; it is in these moments that we are given the opportunity to demonstrate what we know; God is silent, so we can use what he taught us.