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How do you receive guidance?


Val's insights on the "How does one do this?" thread and my particpation in a discussion across the river has led me to this question.

Even after studying out the issue and fasting and praying, I have only received a definite "Yes" or "No" on three occasions. I usually just receive gentle promptings about the right direction.  So I make what seems like the best decision and press forward. Sometimes, I get the assurance that my decision was in harmony with the Lord's will.  Sometimes, I get the distinct feeling I made the wrong decision.  Most of the time, my decision is confirmed in the way things work out afterwards.

I gather from other discussions, including those in church, that many saints receive definite and clear guidance on a regular basis. I often wish that was the case for me. I've learned to live with a high degree of uncertainty.

How do you receive guidance, especially for the big decisions?

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I pay attention to the Spirit and the instant I recognize it communicating to me, under any circumstances, I offer a quick prayer of thanks in my mind. This helps me to -- a) not take it for granted, and b) become better at discernment, so when the big things come along, I'm confident in my ability to understand revelation given to me. This can include diffusing a bad mood that I feel is swelling inside me, or knowing what words to say to a child in a certain moment. I always say, "Thank You for that."

I think one of the quickest ways to "lose" the Spirit is disregard. And it starts small.

I also find the scriptures help me a great deal as I ponder and think out options...

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It seems to me sometimes that when I get comfortable listening to the spirit in one way, he starts communicating with me in another way so that I continually strive to listen.

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I can usually tell it's the Spirit when it's something I know is right, and I don't want to do it. :)

--Ray


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There are so many ways that I get answers... It takes practice to figure all the ways...

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