Create An Atmosphere
To Hear From God

If we want to be led into victory by the Spirit of God, then
we have to be willing to change our lifestyle as God speaks
to us. The first change we may encounter is the need to
create an atmosphere that is conducive to hearing from
God. By atmosphere I mean the climate, environment, or
predominant mood that surrounds us. Atmosphere is
created by attitudes, and certain attitudes enhance or
hinder our relationship with God.
For example, if we live in a constant state of strife, which
is a spiritual problem, we can feel that strife in the
atmosphere. If we enter a room where several people are
angry and upset, we can feel that dissension even if
nobody is saying anything right then. We should work to
create and maintain a peaceful atmosphere: “If possible,
as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone”
(Romans 12:18).
We can flippantly think that we want to hear from God,
but seeking Him with our whole heart is a full-time job.
To enjoy the fullness of God’s presence, we must
consistently maintain an atmosphere conducive to
seeking Him, honoring Him, and being faithful and
obedient to Him. If we want to hear from God, we must
yield our attitudes to the lordship of Jesus Christ and learn
to be led of the Spirit in all of our ways.