Tune Into the Holy Spirit | Discernment, Trusting God, Biblical Encouragement, Faith, Prophetic

How do you find out what God's voice sounds like? If you've never heard the Holy Spirit speak before, how do you know it's Him? Is there a way to do a Bible study in your quiet time that also sharpen your discernment of God's voice?
Girl, I got you! In today's episode, I walk through how to study the character of God in your personal Bible study time. This is one of the first steps -- along with daily prayer -- that can help you grow in discernment of God's voice. My method includes simple questions to ask yourself as you read Scripture to get you digging deeper in your understanding of who God is and what He sounds like, so that you ultimately grow deeper in hearing the Holy Spirit.
If you want to grow in discernment of God's voice, let's get practical.
 
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Ever feel your prayers aren't working? Like you are talking to the air? I think if we are honest, we have all felt this way before when what we ask God doesn't seem to be coming to fruition in our lives. Sometimes discernment can feel like an issue, where it's hard to hear God's voice, but sometimes it can just straight up feel like prayer itself isn't doing anything either.
In today's episode, I share three Bible verses to bring encouragement to you as wrestle through difficult seasons and circumstances. Trusting God is a battle, and spiritual growth doesn't happen on it's own. So, let's armor up with the truth of God's Word!
This episode is really sweet to me, because I asked the Holy Spirit for three Scriptures that He would like to highlight, and He gave me some unconventional Bible verses! It was really moving to hear His thoughts on prayer and to ask Him what He wanted us to know. I am excited for you to listen!
If you want to grow in your daily prayer life and you're struggling with trusting God, this episode is for you. Let's get practical!
 
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Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/ 
 
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Have you ever started praying about something only to find yourself MORE stressed after praying than you were BEFORE you even started praying? I have definitely been there!
In today's episode, I share my #1 tip for turning our daily prayer time from being anxiety-inducing to faith-filled, hope-building, intimate time with the Holy Spirit. This is a method of prayer that keeps our focus on God, instead of our circumstances.
Building out a daily prayer life is so impactful for growing in discernment and hearing God's voice. If you want to transform your quiet time and get closer with the Lord, let's get practical.
 
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Ever wonder is this the Holy Spirit or am trying to people please? Or you feel like God is asking you to do something, but the overwhelming feeling accompanying what you're hearing is shame/guilt?
It's been quite a journey for me discerning what is legalism or me trying to be a "good Christian" vs what the Holy Spirit is actually asking me to spend my time on. I haven't quite arrived yet in terms of getting it right every single time, but I've come a long way. 
In today's episode, you'll jump into a clip of an un-aired episode that my husband Jason and I did together. You'll hear a story where I wasn't sure if it was God's voice or not, and I actually put myself into a dangerous situation because of feeling like I needed to be a "good Christian". You'll hear invaluable insights that I have learned in not only trusting God, but also discerning when it's the Holy Spirit. Today's insights are valuable for perspective when it comes to daily prayer and your quiet time, and building confidence in who the Lord is. As always, we've got practical takeaways for you as well, so you can grow in deeper relationship with God.
If you want to grow in discernment and hear the Holy Spirit more clearly, let's get practical.
 
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Girl, I get it. Sometimes we just really don't feel like sitting down for our Bible study time. Quiet time with the Lord can feel difficult... So let's talk about it.
In today's episode, I share why regular time in Scripture is so important for our spiritual growth, for building a daily prayer life, for growing in discernment, and for hearing God's voice. You'll get a little Holy Spirit pep-talk, and, as always, I also share practical tips for building out a regular routine of spending time in the Word of God.
If you want to grow in relationship with God and hear the Holy Spirit more clearly, time in Scripture is a non-negotiable. So, let's get practical!
 
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Sometimes people will claim to have a timely word from the Holy Spirit. That they spent time in God's Presence and heard God's voice and have something to share... How do we know if it's true of not?
I've got a really awesome discernment nugget for you today from my own quiet time studying the book of Nehemiah. This will help you grow in the fear of the Lord, grow in discernment of God's voice, and better follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Our daily prayer time with the Holy Spirit is so important for knowing what God is speaking and where He is leading! We need that discernment to know that it's really the Lord we are following. Trusting God means trusting God -- not our own ideas that we've erroneously attributed to God. So, let's get practical.
 
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The anxious thoughts can feel so real sometimes! So, how do we take mastery over our minds?
In today's episode, I share about a time in my life when I had a really difficult time trusting God that everything was going to work out for my good, and how the Holy Spirit taught me how to partner with Him to renew my mind. I share with you two key Scriptures that are really helpful for lifting our eyes back to the Lord. These are beautiful Bible verses for your spiritual growth and personal relationship with God.
It can be hard to go from anxious thoughts to sitting quietly in God's Presence in quiet time with Him, trying to listening to God's voice and spending time in daily prayer... But, these Bible verses can help get us there! The anxious thoughts don't have to win!
If you want to throw off anxiety and fully trust the in the Lord with all your heart, then this episode is for you. Let's get practical.
 
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Ever feel like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place and the only thing to do is trust the leading of the Holy Spirit, but that feels IMPOSSIBLE? Girl, you're not alone.
In this episode, I share about a time when I really wanted to believe the Lord for provision, but I just didn't feel like I could muster up the faith. I wanted to have faith-filled daily prayer with the Holy Spirit during my quiet time, but my mind was absolutely swimming! I was trying to hear God's voice and practice discernment, and at the same time, I felt so panicky it was hard to tune in and listen. And, you know what? The Lord met me where I was! We serve an incredible God. He taught me something really profound from this experience, and I am excited to share it with you.
Let's get practical.
 
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I know the feeling. Hard to get out of bed... Don't want to be alone, but don't want a lot expected of you... Feeling unmotivated... I get it.
In today's episode, I share encouragement and a practical framework for how to bring your depression in daily prayer to the Lord. You may find yourself today wanting to grow in relationship with God, wanting to spend time in God's Presence, communing with the Holy Spirit in your quiet time, only to find that it all feels overwhelming and just so hard. Well, girl, Paul has some incredible Biblical encouragement for us today.
We will spend time in Ephesians 6 together, looking at what the Bible says about standing strong, all while taking a gentle approach -- because depression is a tough thing to wrestle with, and God is a kind, merciful God who understands our weaknesses.
If you're looking to get free and want to walk through depression with the Holy Spirit, and to continue to grow in trusting God, let's get practical.
 
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14 | Nervous About Praying in Tongues for the First Time? Demystifying Praying in the Spirit -- Jason Hwang https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/14-nervous-about-praying-in-tongues-for-the-first/id1816381080?i=1000721024256 

Sometimes daily prayer feels hard. There I said it! Let's just be real. Sometimes daily prayer -- talking to the Holy Spirit in our quiet time -- feels forced, feels awkward, and just plain feels hard to do. So let's talk about.
In this episode, I share the #1 hindrance to the "pray without ceasing" exhortation from Paul. Often we can feel that God is distant from us or that He doesn't want to talk to us, maybe God's Presence feels like an elusive thing... But, today, I share how doing a little heart work on our own can make all the difference to deepening our relationship with God and to hearing God's voice.
If you want to pray without ceasing, make daily prayer a part of your regular walk with Jesus, or you just want to feel closer to God when you pray, then this episode is for you. Let's get practical.
 
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