Made to BeSample

At the end of every week, we'll give you a challenge—something to try that might be outside your regular routine. Each challenge is designed to help you develop one important spiritual habit. This week, it's...

SPEND TIME WITH GOD

There's no formula or one right way to spend time with God. Whether you already know how you like to spend time with God, or you're still trying to understand how to hear God's voice, today's challenge is going to help you experiment with some new ways of connecting with God. Try it and see what you discover about God—and about yourself, too!

How do we get to know another person better? We ask questions and listen carefully. The same is true of how we can know God. For this week's challenge, take time to listen regularly for God's voice.

At the beginning of the challenge, choose something you want to hear from God about. It could be a decision you're making, how to handle a tough relationship or another thing that's on your mind. Then, choose something that will prompt you to pause and listen to God's voice. It could be committing to pause for ten seconds and listening for God's voice in the morning and night when you look in the bathroom mirror.

Whenever or wherever you choose to pause, ask God the question, "What do you want to tell me?" It could be helpful to jot a note in your phone or record a way to remember what you're hearing throughout the week.