How Can I Hear God’s Voice? どのようにしたら、神の声が聞こえるかな？
If you knew would you pray? Jesus often wants to tell you something else.
Matthew 16:5-12
John 14:8-14
Acts 1:6-8
What does it mean to hear the voice of god
Urim and thummim ...
the call to Japan, Gideon
The sheep know his voice.
1. I never knew you... how can we be known 私はあなたを知ったことがない。。。どうしたら知ってもらえるでしょうか
Matthew 7:21-23
One hour of prayer — Henmi
I want to know you — lunch
Marriage... setting goals... examining myself (what turns them off, what attracts their affection) I found out Masato and Eriya don’t like to be teased.
2. #vulnerable
frustration/disappointment
In your family? people manipulating and fighting instead of being on the same team
In your work? Dumping all the worst tasks on you...
In your marriage? "aru beki sugata"
Maybe for you it's parenting... it would be nice if they cooperate sometimes
One major source for me has been
Tiredness > Drinking > sadness/loneliness > emotional distress
Proverbs 13:12, 17:22
Is stress lack of peace? I think emotional stress is the energy created from the inputs of life... that energy must have an outlet. The easiest form is heat and light... an explosion or outburst
I’ve tried anger... I don’t want anger
So then there's grounding it... alcohol, cat pictures, shopping, sex porn and masturbation, gaming, YouTube, Facebook likes, fantasy, theology, politics, eating, swearing and shouting, boyfriend/girlfriend, success, fame
In many ways this is unhealthy... these either cause a build up of charge, or drain all other emotional energy. In the end these are meaningless.. Ecclesiastes 2:10-11
Talking...
Word of God
Recognizing this is just a season
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Thou shalt have no other god ... everything else is just coping.
Grief
Definition: Grief is defined through a common, intense and painful reaction to loss, death of a loved one, family member or friend.
Symptoms: The symptoms generally occur immediately, or maybe one month after and up to one year from the time of loss: Numbness, Loneliness, Sadness, Guilt, Shock, Anxiety, Anger, Agitation, Crying, Insomnia, Restlessness, Withdrawal.
Treatment: People may talk about and share feelings with the person, and they must tolerate emotions. To allow enough time to pass this situation is important, and an occasional counseling will overcome this situation. Sometimes a symptomatic or brief use of medication is necessary, too.
Stress Reaction
Definition: A Stress Reaction is known as the „normal“ reaction to a disaster, trauma or highly stressful life event.
Symptoms: The symptoms occur immediately after the event and may continue for a period of time, too: Disbelief and shock, Irritability and anger, Sadness, Feeling powerless, Feeling indecisive, Crying, Headaches or stomach problems, Difficulty sleeping.
Treatment: One must alleviate emotional distress, and be able to promote problem-solving techniques in order to help the person. When the individual gains comfortable feelings, it should continue to get back into „usual routine“. However, to seek counseling is helping, too.
3. King of Thorns とげの王
Thorns represent a curse - Rhema hacksaw ridge
He receives the thorns
He has mastered the thorns
He is king of those cursed
Psalm 30:11-12
You’ve turned my mourning into dancing
Rough outline and message notes by Chris Moore of His Call Church - ヒズコールチャーチ