Continuing our DISCERNMENT series, Chapter 7, Part 1, Grandma Alderman and guest Sandy Long explore the theme of discerning the Spirit of God, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's presence and the accompanying signs that indicate His glory. They discuss the challenges of distinguishing genuine experiences of God from counterfeit ones, the significance of discernment in ministry, and the intimate relationship believers can have with God through prayer. The conversation highlights the transformative power of God's glory and the necessity of being open to His presence in our lives.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Discerning the Spirit of God
02:55 Experiencing God's Presence
05:16 Accompanying Signs of God's Presence
13:37 Understanding God's Glory
25:17 Discerning the Mood of God
Takeaways
-We must stay in humility to avoid misjudging God's moves.
-God responds to those who are hungry for Him.
-Accompanying signs of God's presence can be both tangible and spiritual.
-Discernment is crucial in ministry to differentiate between genuine and fake experiences.
-God desires an intimate relationship with each of us individually.
-The glory of God is a realm we can access for our needs.
-Prayer should focus on understanding God's desires and hopes.
-The weight of God's glory can bring about miraculous changes.
-Intimacy with God transforms our prayer life and focus.
-The presence of God can lead to out-of-the-box experiences in ministry.
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