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#1 bestselling author andwell-known speaker Joyce Meyer explains the ways in which God speaks- and teaches readers how to listen. In the hustle and bustle of today's busy world, sometimes it's hard enough to hear yourself think, much less to take a minute to stop and listen for the voice of God. But learning to recognize God's voice and the many ways in which he speaks is vital toward following his plan. In her book, Joyce Meyer reveals the ways in which God delivers his word-through signs, revelations, and internal confirmation-and the benefits of asking God for the sensitivity to hear his voice. By developing a tender conscience and attentive ears, readers will find peace and fulfillment as God governs each day, each step of the way.
Author Notes
Pauline Joyce Hutchinson Meyer was born on June 4, 1943 in St.Louis, Missouri. She was briefly a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in St Louis. She started leading a Bible class at a local cafeteria and became active in Life Christian Center, a charismatic church. Joyce Meyer received a PhD in theology from Life Christian University in Tampa, Florida. She is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. She has written over 80 books including The Secret to True Happiness; 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life; the entire Battlefield of the Mind series; and the novel The Penny. She has released thousands of audio teachings, as well as a complete video library. She also has a television and radio program, Enjoying Everyday Life. Her title Do Yourself a Favor... Forgive: Learn How to Take Control of Your Life Through Forgiveness made The New York Times Best Seller List for 2012 and in 2013 her titles Making Good Habits, Breaking Bad Habits and God Is Not Mad at You made The New York Times Best Seller List. You Can Begin Again: No Matter What, It's Never Too Late made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2014. The Mind Connection, published in 2015, is a bestseller. Her current book, Worry-Free Living: Trading Anxiety for Peace, is on the 2016 New York Times Bestsellers List.
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Publisher's Weekly Review
No-nonsense, best-selling author and Bible teacher Meyer explores the various modes God uses to communicate with his listening followers in this book geared for charismatic Christians. While most Christians would agree that the primary vehicle God utilizes to speak to believers is the Bible, Meyer adds several others that may raise eyebrows among conservative evangelicals. She asserts that devout Christians can and do hear from God via dreams, visions, an audible voice and what Meyer calls an "inner witness" that parallels the still, small voice mentioned in Scripture. She aims to encourage Christians to listen well, as she believes that very few followers of Christ ever fulfill God's perfect plan because they haven't perceived God's directives for their lives. Detailing various obstacles to hearing from God, Meyer candidly shares her own battles with busyness before expounding upon the dangers of rote religious activity, stubborn hard-heartedness, worldly viewpoints, unforgiveness and legalism. Finally, she offers the cure for these ills: the grace of God that brings blessed freedom and restoration. Meyer's trademark plainspoken style carries through here; as a spirit-filled spokesperson for God, she writes her words in the same style she would speak them. Some Christians may wonder about her tendency toward "verse claiming"-the many instances where she thinks God is speaking directly to her through a message or lesson given to some biblical character. However, fans of Meyer's previous works will likely be delighted with this newest offering, and its back-to-basics approach will ensure new fans as well. (Sept. 2) Forecast: Meyer's most recent title, Knowing God Intimately, reached #7 on the PW Religion Bestseller list with only limited promotion in ABA circles, and has recently topped the CBA charismatic bestseller list. Meyer's books have sold more than 800,000 copies with Warner who acquired her backlist seven months ago while signing her for several new titles. This book will have an initial print run of 130,000 copies. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. vii |
| Part 1 Learning to Listen | p. 1 |
| 1 God Talks to People Every Day | p. 3 |
| 2 Create an Atmosphere to Hear from God | p. 21 |
| 3 God Speaks through Supernatural Revelation | p. 39 |
| 4 God Speaks through Natural Things | p. 61 |
| 5 God Speaks through Internal Peace | p. 81 |
| 6 God Speaks through Conviction | p. 99 |
| 7 Develop a "Reining Ear" | p. 115 |
| Part 2 Learning to Obey | p. 133 |
| 8 Obedience Keeps Our Conscience Tender | p. 135 |
| 9 We Can Know Only in Part | p. 155 |
| 10 God Opens and Shuts Doors of Opportunity | p. 175 |
| 11 Hindrances to Hearing God | p. 189 |
| 12 Keep Your Receiver Deceiver Free | p. 217 |
| 13 Sanctify Your Ears unto the Lord | p. 241 |
| 14 Enjoy the Spirit-Led Life | p. 261 |
| Notes | p. 283 |
| About the Author | p. 285 |
| Other Books by Joyce Meyer | p. 287 |