Let’s remember that hearing God’s voice is not about knowing “stuff,” but about knowing Him. God’s goal is the building of character rather than the revealing of futuristic insights. Mark Virkler

He is pleased when you ask for His wisdom and He will generously give it to you (see James 1:5). Just remember to keep your heart pure, allowing no idols (your own will) to distort the pure rhema of God to you. Mark Virkler

When I come to the Lord in prayer, I am to be a living sacrifice. I must lay down my will and be totally sold out to God’s will concerning the issue about which I am praying. If that is not my mindset, I should pray for God to form that attitude within me before I begin praying about the issue at hand. Mark Virkler

Therefore, we, like the Israelites, are faced with a decision: either we hear God speak and live in relationship with Him, or we must live under the biblical laws we discover. I believe it is imperative that we learn to discern God’s voice and live in it so that our relationship is not reduced. Mark Virkler

As we shall see, focusing the eyes of our hearts upon God causes us to become inwardly still, raises our level of faith and expectancy, and makes us fully open to receive from God. Mark Virkler

To serve God, means total surrender. We raise the white flag and give the King of kings the throne of First Love in our hearts. Not only that, but we lay down our dreams, desires, and accomplishments; also our weaknesses, and shortcomings. Retha McPherson