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Written by Lauren Miller, a contemporary author, speaker, and life coach. 

A method to help open up the ability to hear the voice of God in your life is this: Ask a question that you are wondering about and imagine what Jesus would say to you. For example, a colleague has shared with you some negative feedback which triggered you into discouragement. Ask the question: “Jesus, how do you want me to respond to this?” Quiet the noise and repeat Samuel’s request: “Speak Lord, your servant is listening.” Perhaps a Scripture comes to your mind or a trusted mentor to seek counsel from. It is in the humble stillness of our requests for discernment that God steps in and provides the guidance we seek. You may find yourself camping on your question for several days or longer before the directive from God drops in. God always responds to our humble requests for guidance, although many times, our EGO may not like the response. Continue to pray and reflect on what is yours to own, to grow and learn from.

For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. [Philippians 2:13]