Four Keys to Hearing God’s Voice

Four Keys to Hearing God’s Voice

“I will stand at my guardpost
I will keep watch and see What He will speak to me...” Then the Lord said, “Record the vision...” Habakkuk 2:1,2

As exemplified in Habakkuk
Key #1 “I will stand at my guardpost Stated briefly Quiet yourself in the Lord’s presence

Key #2 I will keep watch and see Stated briefly Look for vision as you pray Fix your eyes on Jesus

Key #3 What He will speak to me...” Stated briefly God’s voice often comes as spontaneous thoughts

Key #4 Then the Lord said, “Record the vision...” Stated briefly Write out the flow of thoughts and visions within you (two-way journaling)

The Desire of God’s Heart
Spiritual Intimacy: The Desire of God’s Heart

Spiritual Intimacy: The Desire of God’s Heart
1. Creation (Genesis 3:8)

1. Creation (Genesis 3:8) 2. Nation of Israel (Deuteronomy 5:22-31; James 2:23)

Creation (Genesis 3:8) Nation of Israel (Deuteronomy 5:22-31; James 2:23) 3. David (Acts 13:22)

Creation (Genesis 3:8) Nation of Israel (Deuteronomy 5:22-31; James 2:23) David (Acts 13:22) 4. Jesus — The Full Expression of God’s Desire (John 17:3)

Creation (Genesis 3:8) Nation of Israel (Deuteronomy 5:22-31; James 2:23) David (Acts 13:22) 4. Jesus — The Full Expression of God’s Desire (John 17:3) 5. Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38)

Creation (Genesis 3:8) Nation of Israel (Deuteronomy 5:22-31; James 2:23) David (Acts 13:22) Jesus — The Full Expression of God’s Desire (John 17:3) 5. Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38) 6. Paul (Philippians 3:10)

Creation (Genesis 3:8) Nation of Israel (Deuteronomy 5:22-31; James 2:23) David (Acts 13:22) Jesus — The Full Expression of God’s Desire (John 17:3) Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38) Paul (Philippians 3:10) 7. Us (Hebrews 12:18-26) “Do not refuse Him Who is speaking.”

Creation (Genesis 3:8) Nation of Israel (Deuteronomy 5:22-31; James 2:23) David (Acts 13:22) Jesus — The Full Expression of God’s Desire (John 17:3) Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38) Paul (Philippians 3:10) Us (Hebrews 12:18-26) “Do not refuse Him Who is speaking.” 8. Eternity (Revelation 19:7)

Creation (Genesis 3:8) Nation of Israel (Deuteronomy 5:22-31; James 2:23) David (Acts 13:22) Jesus — The Full Expression of God’s Desire (John 17:3) Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38) Paul (Philippians 3:10) Us (Hebrews 12:18-26) “Do not refuse Him Who is speaking.” Eternity (Revelation 19:7) God created us for the Supreme Purpose of having a love relationship with Him.

A Letter to Your Beloved
Dear Jesus,

A Theological Backdrop for Experiencing Spiritual Intimacy
Dethrone the Mind Enthrone the Spirit (Rationalism) (Spirit Control)

Rationalism Defined “Reliance on reason as the basis for establishment of religious truth; a theory that reason is in itself a source of knowledge superior to and independent of sense perceptions.” Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary

Realize that knowledge can be transmitted Spirit to spirit.
(I Corinthians 2:9,10)

The Spiritual World and the Physical World
1st World View 2nd World View Space/Time Touch Taste Sight Hearing Smell Energy/Mass

The Box 1st World View Space/Time Energy/Mass Touch Taste Sight
Hearing Smell Energy/Mass

2nd World View God Spiritual World Physical World
Inner Ear Inner Eye Touch Taste Inner Man—Heart/Spirit Unconscious Conscious Sight Inner Mind Hearing Smell Inner Emotion Inner Will satan

God is calling us to go beyond rational Christianity

Spiritual Christianity
Rational Christianity Spiritual Christianity 1. Code of ethics 1. The power that works within 2. Laws 2. Intimacy (Abba Father) 3. Works 3. Romance (marriage of the Bride) 4. Head knowledge 4. Illumined truth 5. Theology 5. Spirit encounter

Spiritual Christianity
Rational Christianity Spiritual Christianity 6. External guidance 6. Inner witness 7. Self effort 7. Fused strength 8. Conscious level only 8. Dreams, visions, communion

Christian Spirit Encounter Is Very Different from New Age Spirit Encounter!
Christians have different foundations Christians have different goals Christians have different processes Therefore, even though apparent similarities exist, a closer look shows great differences.

The Lord spoke to me a verse of Scripture from John 5:39,40
The Lord spoke to me a verse of Scripture from John 5:39,40. He said to me, “Mark, you search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is these that bear witness of me; and you are unwilling to come to Me, that you may have life.”

Biblical Safeguards for Hearing God’s Voice
1. You are a born-again Christian, having accepted Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior, and having had your sins washed away by His cleansing blood.

You are a born-again Christian, having accepted Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior, and having had your sins washed away by His cleansing blood. 2. You accept the Bible as the inerrant Word of God.

You are a born-again Christian, having accepted Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior, and having had your sins washed away by His cleansing blood. You accept the Bible as the inerrant Word of God. 3. You demonstrate your love and respect for God by your commitment to knowing His Word.

You are a born-again Christian, having accepted Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior, and having had your sins washed away by His cleansing blood. You accept the Bible as the inerrant Word of God. You demonstrate your love and respect for God by your commitment to knowing His Word. 4. You have an attitude of submission to what God has shown you from the Bible.

You are a born-again Christian, having accepted Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior, and having had your sins washed away by His cleansing blood. You accept the Bible as the inerrant Word of God. You demonstrate your love and respect for God by your commitment to knowing His Word. You have an attitude of submission to what God has shown you from the Bible. You have two or three spiritual advisors to whom you go for input on a regular basis.

Providing an Umbrella of Protection
Spiritual Counselors Providing an Umbrella of Protection “Obey your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch over your soul, as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.” Hebrews 13:17

“In the multitude of counselors there is safety.”
Spiritual Counselors “In the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14

What do I want to look for in a spiritual counselor?
Spiritual Counselors What do I want to look for in a spiritual counselor?

What to Look for in a Spiritual Counselor:
Spiritual Counselors What to Look for in a Spiritual Counselor: 1. A close friend, one who knows the sheep, and whose sheep recognize his voice.

Spiritual Counselors What to Look for in a Spiritual Counselor: A close friend, one who knows the sheep, and whose sheep recognize his voice. One who has a solid biblical orientation.

Spiritual Counselors What to Look for in a Spiritual Counselor: A close friend, one who knows the sheep, and whose sheep recognize his voice. One who has a solid biblical orientation. One who can sense the voice of the Spirit of God in his own heart.

Spiritual Counselors What to Look for in a Spiritual Counselor: A close friend, one who knows the sheep, and whose sheep recognize his voice. One who has a solid biblical orientation. One who can sense the voice of the Spirit of God in his own heart. One who is willing to commit himself to the sheep, who will invest his time and energy, and is willing to lay down his life for the sheep for whom he is responsible.

Spiritual Counselors What to Look for in a Spiritual Counselor: A close friend, one who knows the sheep, and whose sheep recognize his voice. One who has a solid biblical orientation. One who can sense the voice of the Spirit of God in his own heart. One who is willing to commit himself to the sheep, who will invest his time and energy, and is willing to lay down his life for the sheep for whom he is responsible. He himself receives counsel.

Spiritual Counselors What to Look for in a Spiritual Counselor: A close friend, one who knows the sheep, and whose sheep recognize his voice. One who has a solid biblical orientation. One who can sense the voice of the Spirit of God in his own heart. One who is willing to commit himself to the sheep, who will invest his time and energy, and is willing to lay down his life for the sheep for whom he is responsible. He himself receives counsel. He is ahead of me in the area.

What to submit I submit anything I’m unsure about
I submit all major decisions

Obey (Greek: Peitho – allow yourself to be persuaded by)
Spiritual Counselors Obey (Greek: Peitho – allow yourself to be persuaded by)

Spiritual Counselors Submission is an openness to the Spirit-led counsel and correction of several others, while keeping a sense of personal responsibility for our own discernment of God's voice within us.

Personal Application Prayer Response:
Lord, who have You placed in my life that You want me to look to as spiritual advisors?

Required courses electives

Key #1 Recognize God's voice as spontaneous thoughts which light upon your mind

Is Sensed as a Spontaneous Thought, Idea, Word, Feeling or Vision
Key #1 God’s Voice (Rhema) Is Sensed as a Spontaneous Thought, Idea, Word, Feeling or Vision

Thoughts from my mind are analytical.
Thoughts from my heart are spontaneous. Biblical meditation combines analysis and spontaneity. II Timothy 2:15

Man’s use of his rational abilities
Western Study Man’s use of his rational abilities

Meditation Defined “To murmur; to converse with oneself, and hence aloud; speak; talk; babbling; communication; mutter; roar; mourn; a murmuring sound; i.e., a musical notation; to study; to ponder; revolve in the mind; imagine; pray; prayer; reflection; devotion” Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance

Meditation Study vs. “How to Receive Revelation Knowledge”
Free at:

“I want to know God’s thoughts…
…the rest are details.” Einstein

Biblical Meditation Resulting in illumination, revelation knowledge, anointed reasoning

Biblical Meditation Do Not Do This But Do This 1. Have unconfessed sin
Left-Brain Study/Rational Humanism Whole-Brain/Heart Meditation/Divine Revelation 1. Have unconfessed sin 1. Be washed by Jesus’ blood 2. Have a teachable attitude 2. Have a pre-conceived attitude 3. Attitude of indepen-dence: “I can...” 3. Pray: “Lord, show me” 4. Read quickly 4. Slow down, ponder, muse

Biblical Meditation Do Not Do This But Do This
Left-Brain Study/Rational Humanism Whole-Brain/Heart Meditation/Divine Revelation 5. Rely on reason & analysis only 5. Combine anointed reason, flowing pictures, music & speech 6. Read without specific purpose 6. Read with focused purpose 7. Take credit for insights 7. Glorify God for insights

1. Not all thoughts in our minds originate with us.
Biblical support for the concept that spontaneous thoughts are the voice of the spirit world 1. Not all thoughts in our minds originate with us. (II Corinthians 10:3-5)

2. Paga – “the chance encounter”
The Hebrew word for intercession is paga, which literally means “to strike or light upon by chance,” or “an accidental intersecting.”

3. The river of the Holy Spirit flows within the believer’s heart.
(John 7:37-39 NKJ)

4. Naba, the Hebrew word for prophesying.

Hebrew Definition Expanded Meaning Inner Poise
Prophecy False Prophecy Hebrew Naba Ziyd Definition Bubble up Boil up His prophecy bubbles up. He boils up his prophecy. He cooks up his prophecy. Expanded Meaning His prophecy gushes up. Fix eyes on Jesus and tune to spontaneous flow. Fix eyes on self’s desires and devise a word or vision. Inner Poise

5. We are a temple of the Holy Spirit.
(I Corinthians 6:19 NKJ) 6. The Christian’s spirit is fused to the Holy Spirit. (I Corinthians 6:17, Proverbs 20:27a)

7. We are a branch grafted into a vine.
(John 15:5 NKJ)

1. The experience of creative flashes
Other support for the concept that spontaneous ideas are the voice of the spirit world 1. The experience of creative flashes 2. The experience of destructive flashes

The Following Qualities Will Characterize God’s Thoughts Interjected into Your Heart
1. They are like your own thoughts, but spontaneous, not analytical.

2. They can easily come as God speaking in the first person.
3. They are often light, gentle, and easily cut off by any exertion of self (own thoughts, will, etc.).

4. They will have an unusual content; they will be wiser, more loving and motive-oriented than your thoughts. 5. They will cause a special reaction within your being (e.g., a sense of excitement, conviction, faith, life, awe and peace).

6. When embraced, they carry with them a fullness of strength to carry them out, and a joy in doing so.

7. Your spiritual senses are trained as time goes on, and it becomes easier to hear God.

Remember: God is speaking to you all the time, and you do hear his voice. Formerly, you were just grouping all thoughts together and assuming they were yours.

Three Categories of Thoughts
Spontaneous Positive Thoughts=Holy Spirit

Spontaneous Positive Thoughts=Holy Spirit Spontaneous Negative Thoughts=demons

Spontaneous Positive Thoughts=Holy Spirit Spontaneous Negative Thoughts=demons Analytical Thoughts=Self

1. Spontaneous Positive Thoughts=Holy Spirit 2. Spontaneous Negative Thoughts=demons 3. Analytical Thoughts=Self

Personal Application: Journaling Exercise
Lord, do You love me? Lord, how do You see me? Lord, what would You like to say to me?

Key #2 Quiet yourself so you can hear God's voice
“My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him.” Psalm 62:5 NASU

Removing Outer Noise 1. Get away from phones and children

Removing Outer Noise 2. Remove tension by sitting comfortably (I Chronicles 17:16)

Removing Outer Noise 3. Tap into the quietness of the world in the early morning/evening

Removing Inner Noise Problem 1. Thoughts of things to do Solution
1. Write them down so you don’t forget them

Removing Inner Noise Problem 2. Thoughts of sin-consciousness Solution
2. Confess your sin and clothe yourself with the robe of righteousness

Removing Inner Noise Problem 3. Mind flitting about Solution
Focus on a vision of Jesus with you Do any right-brain activity

Removing Inner Noise Problem 4. Need to get in touch with your heart
Solution 4. Begin singing and listening to the spontaneous song bubbling up from your heart

Removing Inner Noise Problem
5. Need for additional time to commune when your mind is poised and still Solution 5. Realize that times when you are doing automatic activities (driving, bathing, exercising, routine jobs, etc.) are ideal times for hearing from God

Identifying the State of Being Still
Physical Calm Physical Tension 1 2 3 4

Focused Attention Distraction 1 2 3 4

Letting Be Over-control 1 2 3 4

Receptivity Activity 1 2 3 4

Spontaneous Flow Analytical Thought 1 2 3 4

Other Characteristics of the State of Stillness
Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46:10 NASB)

Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46:10 NASB) Not doing-but BEING (in touch with)

Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46:10 NASB) Not doing-but BEING (in touch with) Living present tense

Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46:10 NASB) Not doing-but BEING (in touch with) Living present tense Experiencing Him in this moment (I AM)

Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46:10 NASB) Not doing-but BEING (in touch with) Living present tense Experiencing Him in this moment (I AM) The key emotion is love

Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46:10 NASB) Not doing-but BEING (in touch with) Living present tense Experiencing Him in this moment (I AM) The key emotion is love It cannot be forced or hurried

Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46:10 NASB) Not doing-but BEING (in touch with) Living present tense Experiencing Him in this moment (I AM) The key emotion is love It cannot be forced or hurried It is allowed to happen

Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46:10 NASB) Not doing-but BEING (in touch with) Living present tense Experiencing Him in this moment (I AM) The key emotion is love It cannot be forced or hurried It is allowed to happen In your stillness God takes over and an active flow wells up within you

Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46:10 NASB) Not doing-but BEING (in touch with) Living present tense Experiencing Him in this moment (I AM) The key emotion is love It cannot be forced or hurried It is allowed to happen In your stillness God takes over and an active flow wells up within you It’s called being in spirit (Rev.1:10)

Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46:10 NASB) Not doing-but BEING (in touch with) Living present tense Experiencing Him in this moment (I AM) The key emotion is love It cannot be forced or hurried It is allowed to happen In your stillness God takes over and an active flow wells up within you It’s called being in spirit (Rev. 1:10)

Lord, please talk to me about becoming still. What avenues are most effective in bringing me to inner stillness? What are Your thoughts concerning stillness?

The answer comes back through the idol: “Yes.”
Praying With An Idol Idol (Issue) The answer comes back through the idol: “Yes.”

Praying Without An Idol
Issue The answer comes back from Jesus: “Yes.” or “No.”

The Principle: The intuitive flow comes out of the vision being held before one’s eyes.

Personal Application Journaling Exercise:
Lord, what do You want to say to me concerning praying with an idol in my heart?

Look for vision as you pray
Key #3 Look for vision as you pray

“Then He said, ‘Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, [I] the Lord, make Myself known to him in a vision, [and] I speak to him in a dream.’” Numbers 12:6 NKJ

“O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto Thee.” I Chronicles 29:18 KJV

“Then Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.’” John 5:19

“‘And it shall come to pass in the last days,’ says God, ‘that I shall pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.’” Acts 2:17 NKJ

Protestantism’s 500-year-old Bitter Root Judgment and Inner Vow
The Negative Judgment: All use of images constitutes a graven image.

Protestantism’s 500-year-old Bitter Root Judgment and Inner Vow
The Inner Vow: Therefore, I will reject all uses of images in my Christian life.

Defining Kinds of Vision
1. Spontaneous vision on the screen within your mind

Spontaneous vision on the screen within your mind 2. Spontaneous vision while in prayer (Psalm 23:1-6)

Spontaneous vision on the screen within your mind Spontaneous vision while in prayer (Psalm 23:1-6) Seeing a vision outside of yourself (II Kings 6:17)

Spontaneous vision on the screen within your mind Spontaneous vision while in prayer (Psalm 23:1-6) Seeing a vision outside of yourself (II Kings 6:17) Vision while in a trance (Acts 10:10-23)

Spontaneous vision on the screen within your mind Spontaneous vision while in prayer (Psalm 23:1-6) Seeing a vision outside of yourself (II Kings 6:17) Vision while in a trance (Acts 10:10-23) Visionary encounter through experiencing dreams (Acts 16:9-10)

Principles of Visionaries
1. Make it your goal to be like Jesus, Who was a constant visionary (John 5:19,20; 8:38).

2. We are to look for vision (Habakkuk 2:1,2).

3. We are to look in the vision until the vision has stopped flowing (Daniel 4:10,13; 7:2,9,13 NASB).

4. We must realize that we can have encounters with Jesus, God, and angels in visions in our minds, and that these are actual spiritual encounters (I Kings 3:5-15; Dan. 4:4,5,10,13,14; 7:1,13-16; Matt. 1:20; 2:12,19,22).

5. A natural way to present the eyes of our hearts before God is to visually enter a Bible story and allow God to move in it as He wills, or to fix our eyes upon Jesus, asking Him to meet us and shower us with His grace (Hebrews 12:1,2; Revelation 4:1,2).

Allowing God to Restore Your Visual Capacity

Disdaining the Visual and Idolizing the Rational
Problem Disdaining the Visual and Idolizing the Rational

Healing this problem 1. Repent for not fully honoring and using the gift and capacity of vision which God has placed within.

Healing this problem 2. Repent for idolizing logic and cognition.

Healing this problem 3. State commitment to honor and use visual capacity as greatly as analytical capacity. (anointed reasoning)

Healing this problem 4. Ask God to breathe upon and restore visual capacity.

Healing this problem 5. Begin practicing and exercising the visual capacity.

Healing this problem 6. Present the eyes of your heart to God to fill.

Suggestions for Becoming Open to Seeing in the Spirit
Enter a Bible story using vision.

When interceding, picture the person you’re praying for, then picture Jesus in the scene, near the person.

Listen to your dreams.

During worship, open the eyes of your heart to see what you are singing and allow the Holy Spirit to carry the vision where He wants.

Picture things you know are biblically true.

Differences Between Idolatry and Setting an Image in One’s Mind

Authorized by Man God

The Goal Worship the idol Never worship the image; use the image as stepping stone into divine flow

The Action The idol remains dead Divine flow is prompted

The Prayer Pray to the idol Never pray to the image; as divine flow is activated, communication with God is established

The Purpose To worship the thing To focus one’s heart before God

The Attitude Stiff-necked; proud of heart Seeking God humbly

The Control Issue Manipu-lating God; magic Watching God in action; Christianity

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important?
1.God has commanded us to imagine His Word (“meditate”) (Joshua 1:8 & I Chronicles 29:18).

2.Divine creativity comes through image (Exodus 25:9-22; 35:35).

3.When God reasons, He uses imagery (Isaiah 1:18).

4.When Jesus taught, He used imagery (Matthew 13:34).

5.As Jesus lived, He ministered out of vision (John 5:19, 20).

6.God has declared that one of the primary ways He communicates with us is through dream and vision (Numbers 12:6; Acts 2:17).

7. God counsels us through our dreams at night (Psalm 16:7).

8.Sight is better than blindness (Jesus healed the blind — Mark 10:46-52).

9.The Lord’s Supper utilizes imagery (“This is My blood, this is My body — do this in remembrance of Me” — John 6:53, 54; I Corinthians 11:23-25).

10. Personal transformation occurs as we look into the spiritual realm (II Corinthians 3:18; 4:18).

11. Pictures are powerful and produce heart faith (Genesis 15:1,5,6).

12. The Bible is full of pictures, dreams, visions, metaphors, similes, parables, and images (Genesis through Revelation).

13. Our prayers are to be full of imagery (Psalm 23). 14. Our worship is to be full of imagery (Psalm 36:5,6).

Lord, how important is it to use the eyes of my heart? How have I been using them? How would You have me use them?

Journal (write) your prayers and God’s answers
Key #4 Journal (write) your prayers and God’s answers

Three Books of the Bible Which Clearly Illustrate Journaling:
Psalms Revelation Prophets

Ways in which journaling is extremely helpful in your prayer life:
1. Frees you to write in faith, knowing you can test it later.

2. Enables you to receive whole pages, rather than single phrases.

3. Keeps your mind occupied and therefore out of the way.

4. Helps you recall the message after a period of time.

5. Helps you persevere during periods of waiting.

Practical Suggestions for Journaling
Journal when you are alert and ready.

Write in a notebook, type, or use a hand-held tape recorder.

Keep your journal secluded, and use codes when necessary.

Grammar and spelling are not critical when journaling.

Date all entries.

Include your communion with God, dreams, visions, interpretations, etc.

God will cause your journal to naturally focus on faith, hope, and love (I Corinthians 13:13).

Have a good knowledge of the Bible as you journal so that God can draw upon that knowledge.

When you begin to journal, write down the question you have. This will facilitate getting a response.

As you are learning, you may want to journal daily.

Skip a line when you move from God speaking to you speaking, and vice versa.

Re-read your last entry before you begin your next entry.

Review entire journal when notebook is full and write a brief summary.

Journal in the area God has given you authority and responsibility.

Danger – Warning! Restrict your journaling to the categories found in 1 Corinthians 14:3 Edification Exhortation Comfort Avoid predictive prophecies unless you are recognized in the office of a prophet.

Lord, what do You want to say to me concerning journaling? How important is journaling in my life? What time during my day is it best for me to journal?

“…who serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things, just as Moses was warned by God when he was about to erect the tabernacle; for, ‘See,’ He says, ‘that you make all things according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain.’” Hebrews 8:5

The Tabernacle Experience

The Tabernacle Experience
Body Spirit Soul

The Fine-tuning Dial Sincere heart

The Fine-tuning Dial Sincere heart A Full Assurance of Faith

The Fine-tuning Dial Sincere heart A Full Assurance of Faith Inner heart sprinkled clean from an evil conscience

The Fine-tuning Dial Bodies washed with pure water (Ephesians 5:26)
Sincere heart A Full Assurance of Faith Inner heart sprinkled clean from an evil conscience Bodies washed with pure water (Ephesians 5:26)

Stand before each piece of Tabernacle furniture and invite Jesus to stand beside you. Ask Him to speak to you about your experience of this piece of furniture in your life.

Glorify God The Leader’s Paradigm for Discovering Truth
F R U I T O F L I F E S C R I P T U R E S I N N E R V O I C E W I T N E S S I N T H O U G H T S C O U N S E L Foundation: a working knowledge of the Bible

Balancing the Six Pillars in Various Situations

1. Relational and counseling: Mostly illumined Scripture and journaling.

2. When seeking specific, directive guidance: Rely more heavily on peace in your heart, counsel of others, and what experience of life is saying back to you.

Principle: All prophecy is conditional, based on man’s response (Ezekiel 33:13-16; Jeremiah 18:7-10).

Journal Journal Journal Journal
Counselor Counselor Counselor

Lord, what do You want to say to me concerning journaling? How important is journaling in my life? What time during my day is it best for me to journal?

How to Internalize a New Truth
For example: I want to live comfortably out of the voice of God on a daily basis. How do I get to that point?

Four steps for internalizing a new truth
1. First we hear the truth expressed.

1. First we hear the truth expressed. 2. Then through revelation, God allows our hearts to see it.

1. First we hear the truth expressed. 2. Then through revelation, God allows our hearts to see it. 3. We then acquire new skills through the anointing and diligent practice.

1. First we hear the truth expressed. 2. Then through revelation, God allows our hearts to see it. 3. We then acquire new skills through the anointing and diligent practice. 4. Finally we discover ourselves naturally living a new lifestyle.

It’s not magic. It’s not instant. It is a well-defined process.

Jesus said that not everyone would succeed in this process
(Matt. 13 – parable of the sower and the seed) Some let satan rip it from them (through doubt, fear, apathy). Some never let it get past their heads and into their hearts.

Jesus said that not everyone would succeed in this process
(Matt. 13 – parable of the sower and the seed) Some let the cares of life distract them from focusing on it. Some prepare their hearts and bring forth 30, 60 and 100 fold fruit.

“… Seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand… For this people’s heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear… but blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear.” Matt. 13: English Standard Bible

Succeeding in internalizing truth:
Mark Virkler generally takes one year to internalize one truth. We believe that with a good mentor, you can master a new skill in three months.

The lessons which Mark (and others) have learned over the years have been put into three-month courses. These are now available to you, shipped directly to your home by Christian Leadership University.

CLU offers you exceptional mentoring (coaching) by assigning you a personal instructor for each course.

When you meditate on revelation truths in the context of a CLU course, you are required to fully integrate the life-changing principles. Nothing is left to chance. You will learn what you are supposed to learn and your life will be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Through investing a bit of money for a course, you will be making a commitment to your personal growth. You are hiring your own personal coach, and you are being led by this coach and through these Spirit-anointed materials into the complete internalization of a revelation truth which will transform an area of your life.

Of course, you may continue on and do this in area after area after area of your life. Why wouldn’t you do this? Life is too short to be squandered.

CLU Students Say… “Becoming a part of CLU has
changed my life. Something that is so fascinating to me in studying with the courses of CLU is how each time I study, the presence of the Holy Spirit is right there and is sooo strong. It grows more intense at times. I am amazed at His presence, the wisdom and what He reveals while studying.” – Stacie Horne

CLU Students Say… “I enrolled in CLU in October. The classes have been beyond anything I had hoped for. This has been more like an adventure than school.” – Vanessa Tinsley-Stone

CLU Students Say… “To be honest, when I started the course, I was focused on the excitement of being so close to getting my degrees that I was eager to simply plow into the lessons and just get them done. But God had another plan. The way that the course is written and presented does not allow one to simply study and regurgitate knowledge.

CLU Students Say… From the very outset I found myself forced to focus on the spiritual dynamics of the truths being presented and was immediately confronted by the Holy Spirit telling me, ‘Now I have your attention, you’re not getting away!’ I was going to get what I desired (my degrees), but God was going to get what He wanted first, which was me.” – Rev. Robert Butler

CLU Students Say… “In CLU’s courses, you cannot simply read or skim a book. You get touched and God SHOWS UP! My entire life and thinking have changed just from my first course! God has taken me from the Western educational approach to an approach that is the exact opposite!” – Jennifer Claire

A University Without Walls
Complete a Spirit-anointed degree from your home!

You can complete all coursework for your degree from home. You learn how to clearly hear the Lord’s voice, receive divine vision, and move in the anointing of God.

The teaching style is Hebrew (Lamad) rather than Greek, meaning you begin with real-life issues and, through prayerful meditation, receive enlightenment from God, which results in life transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit.

There are over 130 biblical, practical, spiritual, life-transforming courses from which you may choose.

Accredited Associate’s, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees are available in the following areas: Ministry, Christian Counseling, Worship Ministry, Christian Arts, Missions & Evangelism, Prophetic Ministry, Youth Ministry, Theology, Bible, Divine Healing, Intercession, Christian Leadership, and Christian Entrepreneurship.

CLU is evangelical, Spirit-filled, and holds to the Apostles’ Creed. Flexible curriculum allows you to follow your heart’s desire as you take courses.

Total costs average $300 per course, which can be reduced through financial aid scholarships. Earn up to 50% of your degree with transcripts from other colleges, and an additional 25% of your degree through a Life Experience Portfolio.

Our Department Heads include Ron Luce, John Arnott, LaMar Boschman, Todd Farley, Jim Goll, Mark Virkler, and Richard Booker, all international leaders in their own fields. Vocational certificates are available, composed of courses in a specific area.

Leaders Respond… “The whole teaching on How to Hear God’s Voice has been a wonderful help as well as the Counseled by God teaching, which has been of great personal benefit both to myself and to my wife, Carol. Our church, our leadership team and our ministry team have greatly benefited from your courses and your ministry.” – Rev. John Arnott, Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship

Leaders Respond… “I have been an active Baptist pastor for thirty-seven years. As far as I am personally concerned, seminars like ‘Counseled by God’ and ‘How to Hear God’s Voice’ and ‘Naturally Supernatural’ are absolutely fundamental to the building up of the inner life. I highly recommend him and his ministry to you.” – Rev. Peter Lord, Park Avenue Baptist Church

Leaders Respond… “Your manual on How to Hear God’s Voice is very, very rich and wonderful. I praise God for your ministry and wonderful contribution to the body of Christ.” – Dr. David (Paul) Yonggi Cho Senior Pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church, the world’s largest church (with 750,000 members) in Seoul, South Korea

Leaders Respond… “The courses that CLU offers are Spirit-filled, biblical, and very informative. Studying for higher education is most difficult, and since I needed to be a student of distance learning, Dr. Virkler and his staff have gone far and beyond being helpful. Thanks to CLU, I now have accomplished my main goal. I now have my Ph.D. Praise God!” –Richard Martin II

Leaders Respond… “I have found this course helping me to know Jesus, rather than just knowing about Jesus. From applying the insights that God has given Mark Virkler, there is a sharper sensitivity in my heart to hearing the Lord speak to me.” – Dr. Carter McKeague

Accreditation Christian Leadership University is accredited by the World-Wide Accreditation Commission of Christian Educational Institutions, overseen by Dr. Paul Richardson. In addition, Christian Leadership University is certified by the Apostolic Council for Educational Accountability, which was founded by Dr. C. Peter Wagner.

CLU Utilizes the Lamad Educational Approach
The uniqueness of Christian Leadership University is the Spirit-anointed, lamad fashioned curriculum package that it offers. The lamad learning experience begins by encouraging you to take courses that deal with the real-life issues you are facing. It draws you into interaction with the Holy Spirit concerning these issues, and results in your life being transformed by His power.

CLU Utilizes the Lamad Educational Approach
Our unique approach brings the voice of God to every single learning experience.

Where to Begin Complete the CLU New Student Enrollment Form and order the Communion with God course (which includes the How to Hear God’s Voice textbook). Start anytime.

Where to Begin Receive books, course syllabi and cassettes for 12-week home study courses. Do all your work from home. Submit required items for grading.

Where to Begin One 12-week course requires about five hours of work a week. You may lengthen or shorten the time it takes to complete the course based on your personal schedule.

Put your college education into your hands, your timetable and your home

“Even the first class changed my life
“Even the first class changed my life. I felt that not only was my mind being expanded by the truths of God’s Word, but my heart and spirit were also growing. This was a school of the Spirit and was changing me with every class.” – Nicholas Kusmich

Enroll Today! Enroll NOW. Don’t procrastinate! Be a doer and not just a hearer. Surround yourself with some of the world’s best coaches and propel your life forward in the Spirit. Become a Student of Christian Leadership University – Enroll Today!

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