Ebook
“When we approach God humbly and bow down before Him, we put ourselves in a position to hear from Him.”
Are you longing to hear God’s voice, but feeling disconnected?
God wants to speak directly to each of His beloved children, not to just a few “spiritual elite.” Priscilla Shirer looks at God’s call to Samuel and uncovers six characteristics essential for hearing from God:
Her warmth and honesty, combined with a wealth of practical help, will inspire you to cultivate these traits in your own life. By doing so, you will prepare yourself to draw closer to Him and to hear His voice more clearly.
“When we approach God humbly and bow down before Him,
we put ourselves in a position to hear from Him.”
Are you longing to hear God’s voice but feeling disconnected?
God wants to speak directly to each of His beloved children—not to just a few “spiritual elite”. Priscilla Shirer looks at God’s call to Samuel and uncovers six characteristics essential for hearing from God:
• A simple RELATIONSHIP—unfettered by sin or pride.
• A single-minded WORSHIP—focused on God and His glory.
• A set-apart HOLINESS—determined to live a life that honors Him.
• A still ATTENTIVENESS—willing to be silent before Him.
• A sold-out HUNGER—passionately pursuing God’s presence.
• A servant SPIRIT—submitted to God’s call.
Her warmth and honesty, combined with a wealth of practical help, will inspire you to cultivate these traits in your own life. By doing so, you will prepare yourself to draw closer to Him and to hear His voice more clearly.
Very Special Thanks / 9
Foreword / 11
Positioning Ourselves to Hear from God / 13
Part 1
A Simple Relationship
Chapter 1 A Childlike Simplicity / 21
Chapter 2 A Humble Approach / 29
Chapter 3 A Simple Trust / 39
Part 2
A Single-Minded Worship
Chapter 4 Glory to God / 51
Chapter 5 The Real Deal / 59
Chapter 6 The Heart of the Matter / 69
Part 3
A Set-Apart Holiness
Chapter 7 When God is Silent / 81
Chapter 8 Perfecting Holiness / 91
Chapter 9 Running to Win / 99
Part 4
A Still Attentiveness
Chapter 10 Be Still / 111
Chapter 11 A Quiet Confidence / 119
Chapter 12 Rest in Peace / 129
Part 5
A Sold-Out Hunger
Chapter 13 Within Reach / 143
Chapter 14 Hungry for His Presence / 153
Chapter 15 The Voice Behind You / 161
Part 6
A Servant Spirit
Chapter 16 Gifted to Serve / 173
Chapter 17 Sacrificial Offerings / 183
Chapter 18 Modeled Servanthood / 191
What’s Your Position? / 199
About the Author / 203