God's Guidance
Learning to trust, listen, and follow
Have you asked God for direction, then struggled to let go of the outcome? Or felt a quiet prompting and wondered whether you should act on it?
In this three-part Bible teaching series, Elder Sarita Bernadette explores how we can trust God's direction, respond to the Holy Spirit's leading, and test what we sense against Scripture. Begin with Part 1, or return to the teaching you need today.
Three teachings · About 48 minutes · Listen at your own pace
Part 1: Trusting God's direction
Episode 65 · 16 minutes
Trust begins with a willingness to follow. Through the example of Noah, Elder Sarita invites us to release our need to control every outcome and move from hearing God's Word to putting it into practice.
Scripture to reflect on: James 1:22
Pause and reflect: Where have you asked God for direction but hesitated to follow? What small act of obedience could you take this week?
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Part 2: Responding to the divine nudge
Episode 67 · 15 minutes
Sometimes God's direction interrupts our plans. Explore Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian official and Paul's call to Macedonia as Elder Sarita considers how we recognize a prompting and respond with faith.
Scriptures to explore: Acts 8:26–40; Acts 16:6–10; Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 32:8
Pause and reflect: How willing are you to change your plans when God leads you toward an unexpected opportunity to serve?
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Part 3: Discerning the Holy Spirit's leading
Episode 68 · 15 minutes
Not every feeling is direction from God. This teaching invites us to examine what we sense through Scripture, prayer, and wise counsel. Does it align with God's Word and character? Does it bring glory to God?
Scriptures to explore: Romans 8:14; Hebrews 4:12; Philippians 4:6–7; Proverbs 11:14; Isaiah 30:21
Pause and reflect: Bring one decision before God. What does Scripture say, what can you pray about, and who can offer wise counsel?
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Take the teaching into your week
Listen to one teaching at a time. Read the Scripture passages, write down what stands out, and spend a few quiet moments in prayer. Use the reflection questions for personal study or a conversation with your small group.
A prayer to begin: Lord, help me listen with humility, test what I sense through Your Word, and respond faithfully to Your guidance. Give me wisdom for the next step. Amen.
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