I like to introduce you to the pre-emanate authority on teaching How to Hear God’s Voice. There is nothing even close in my personal opinion. He makes it simple, scriptural, and successful. I’ve tried multiple systems and nothing has been as efficient and effective as his program. Here’s a little bio:
Mark and Patti Virkler have co-authored more than 50 book available at www.cwgministries.org. and the university they oversee is at www.CLUonline.com.
Their books are unique in that they are designed to draw the learner into revelation-based learning. Best sellers include “4 Keys to Hearing God’s Voice,” and “Prayers That Heal the Heart,” and “Christian Dream Interpretation.” Dr. Virkler has taught these three subjects on six continents for 30 years.
They met his wife Patti while at Roberts Wesleyan College in North Chili, N.Y. and married during their third year. Before they graduated, both experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit, becoming Charismatic and wholly committed to the Spirit-filled lifestyle. They graduated in 1974, Patti graduating magna cum laude.
They met his wife Patti while at Roberts Wesleyan College in North Chili, N.Y. and married during their third year. Before they graduated, both experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit, becoming Charismatic and wholly committed to the Spirit-filled lifestyle. They graduated in 1974, Patti graduating magna cum laude.
Mark has received a Master of Theology from Miami Christian University and a Ph.D. from Carolina Christian University. He has also been included in “Who’s Who in the World” many years since 2000, and “Who’s Who in American Education” in 2006.
Overview of the 4 Keys
Based on Habakkuk 2:1-2, Virkler outlines these essential actions:
- 1. Stillness (Quiet Your Mind): Actively quieting your mind and emotions to enter God’s presence. This often involves deep breathing, focusing on the Lord, or listening to quiet worship music to reduce internal noise.
- 2. Vision (Fix Your Eyes on Jesus): Using the “eyes of your heart” to see visions or pictures as you pray. This involves picturing yourself in a scene with Jesus, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your imagination.
- 3. Spontaneity (Tune to Flowing Thoughts): Recognizing that God’s voice often comes as spontaneous, flowing thoughts or pictures that “light up” your mind. These are distinct from your own thoughts, which tend to be logical and analytical.
- 4. Journaling (Record the Conversation): Writing down the flowing thoughts and pictures received. This two-way journaling process helps differentiate God’s voice from your own and acts as a record of divine guidance.
Key Takeaways
- The Goal: To move from monologuing to engaging in a daily dialogue with God.
- Biblical Foundation: Based on how biblical figures like Habakkuk, John, and Moses received messages.
- Nature of the Voice: God’s voice is generally recognized as a gentle flow of thought or a picture that brings peace.
- Accessibility: Described as a simple, childlike process meant to be effortless rather than forced.
You can find out more about the process through https://www.cwgministries.org/