Chapter 3: Prayerful Listening

Chapter 3: Reflection Questions

As you read chapter 3 of The Discerning Life, reflect on the following questions as you practice a preference for God:

NOTICE: what seems to stand out the most as you read this chapter?

GRATITUDE: where are you seeing God reveal more of himself as you reflect on what you read?

ATTEND: as you read this chapter, what emotional response is emerging from within?

PRAY: how is God tapping you on the shoulder of your heart and inviting you to trust him more fully?

INVITATION: what aspect of your personal life and/or service to others needs to be revised or renewed?

Chapter 3: Video Message

After reading chapter 3, watch this brief video from author, Steve Macchia, as he shares stories, spiritual practices, and thoughtful ways to live a life of prayerful listening.

Chapter 3: Discernment in Action

As a gift to you, enjoy these spiritual formation resource from Leadership Transformations that coincides with one of the main ideas in this chapter. 

First is a TouchPoint on “Listening to God” which focuses on the importance of attending to the voice of God in our personal spiritual formation. Secondly, a TouchPoint on “Listening Prayer” which espouses attentiveness as we pray, inquiring of the Lord and then listening for his still small voice.

Be still and know that he is God. I hope you find them good for your soul.

Your brother, 

Steve Macchia

Chapter 3: Podcast + Pathways

In Season 17, Episode 03 of The Discerning Leader Podcast, Steve Macchia and Matt Scott answer the question: "What is listening prayer?" Click here to listen!

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