I AM Open!: Staying Spiritually Receptive to God’s Voice "He inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets." – 1 Samuel 28:6 Every believer longs to hear the voice of God. Yet there are seasons when heaven seems quiet and familiar avenues of guidance appear silent. In 1 Samuel 28:6, King Saul sought direction from the Lord, but he received no answer through dreams, the Urim, or the prophets. Rather than waiting patiently, Saul turned to an ungodly source for answers a decision that led him farther from God's will. This passage reminds us that spiritual openness is not about forcing God to speak in the ways we expect. It is about remaining receptive to His leading, trusting His timing, and allowing Him to communicate according to His perfect wisdom. Being open means maintaining a heart that is willing to receive God's guidance without resistance. It means welcoming His instruction...
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