A cloud came down and surrounded them and God spoke to them from out of the cloud. Half jokingly, he said out loud, "Okay, God, I will". It didn't seem like too hard a test of obedience. & It teaches the children to be quiet and pay attention. Worship Theme: “Joy” Listening To God. He could always use the milk. Third Sunday of Advent A coworker moved to our based in Philadelphia and shared this story about listening to the Lord's voice. Greet Each Other Children sit in a circle, feet stretched toward the center. Discovering God’s Love Leader’s Guide Listen to Learn 1 Samuel 3 Collect Bible, Bible Story 12 pictures from God’s Story for Me Poster Pack #1, Preschool Music #1 CD and player. Each story has a devotional… The man began speaking and half crying, "We were just praying. Year B, Second Sunday of Advent, A couple of redneck hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls to the ground. He could hear some noise inside. And that’s the story of how my entire block found out … (“Call to Worship #3”, We didn't have any milk for our baby. Writer Charles Swindoll once found himself with too many commitments in too few days. Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre (with Matthew 1:18-25) Story #3: God's messengers. & And God spoke. Epiphany Sunday The 10 Best Short […] "What is it?" Perhaps our insistence that God give us everything we want when we want it and run the universe the way we think it should be run is actually standing in the way of our ability to know God. I will do my best to obey." http://www.suncookumc.org Suncook, NH December 7, 2008, Order of service written by Others have shared how they have had difficulty knowing whether they are hearing God's voice or not. Instead of diving, he knelt down and asked God to come into his life. He drove several blocks, when suddenly, he felt like he should stop. Hearing their whispers (Raymond A. Foss Poem), Hearing the martyrs, the heroes (Raymond A. Foss Poem), Listening to their grief (Raymond A. Foss Poem), Stanza's Concerning Some Persons And Things, That Are Mentioned In The Holy Scriptures (Rees Prichard Poems), The Heroic Enthusiasts: Part 2: Third Dialogue (Giordano Bruno Poems), A Story Of Doom: Book III. I was just praying and asking God to show me how to get some milk." He stopped and purchased the gallon of milk and started off toward home. Hebrews 12:28-13.3 Unison Prayer Luke 2:8-20 Many of you have shared dramatic stories of the Lord's leading. This story well illustrates the fact that hearing someone speak is not the same as listening to what they actually say. And I knew that she prayed for me for my entire life. Our last article of short stories became so popular, that we decided to create another list, in which every story has a simple moral behind it. and caring for others as well and sermon, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” However, the stories … You listen when God talks.” ― Omoakhuana Anthonia tags: communication, happy-living, inspirational, life, listening-to-god, listening-to-inner-self, motivational, prayer, prayer-life, prayer-quotes, prayers-of-the-heart, talking-to-god. On this page we present you a collection of short inspirational stories about God's caring. It was dark and it looked like the people were either gone or they were already asleep. The Story: A wise man once faced a group of people who were complaining about the same issues over and over again. & http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss I was afraid to answer!" The man was following her holding a baby. and sermon, “Listening to the Voice of the Prompter” He said, “This is My Son, whom I love. They discovered the tumor in her bladder. She was in a lot of pain when going to the bathroom. Second Sunday after Christmas Whoever is of God hears the words of God. January 2, 2011 for December 31, 2010 "I was snapping at my wife and our children, choking down my food at mealtimes, and feeling irritated at those unexpected interruptions through the day," he recalled in his book Stress Fractures. Luke 19:41 (worship theme) Suncook United Methodist Church He pulled over to the curb and looked around. A young man had been to Wednesday night Bible Study. “Chatty Sheep” is a creative short story to teach children the effect when one does listen instead of just talking. A young man had been to Wednesday night Bible Study. November 28, 2010 The man took the milk and rushed down a hallway speaking loudly in Spanish. Suncook United Methodist Church Isaiah 63:7-9 My mother was kind and supportive. The young man thought about Samuel and how he didn't recognize the voice of God, and how little Samuel ran to Eli. Whether they’re true stories or not is another thing, as many of them are legends supposedly hundreds of years old. One day he decided to climb a particular mountain and was so confident in his own abilities that he didn’t even bother doing research and plan beforehand. After service he went out with some friends for coffee and pie and they discussed the message. by Frank Colquhoun, see Isaiah 11:1-9 (TEV) When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. This tale is a part of our Bedtime Stories … Those people are asleep and if I wake them up, they are going to be mad and I will look stupid." The other redneck starts to panic, then whips out his cell phone and calls 911. He was listening. Meditation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson (11:00pm service) & This is crazy he thought and drove on past the intersection. "Lord, this is insane. Luke 2:22-32 (TEV) December 19, 2010 by Reverend Huntley Halvorson, including extract from book, God instructs him to attack the Philistines and save Keilah. At that point, my phone started to ring. The man looked around and said, "God, let me see you. "And a star shined brightly. December 12, 2010 Call to Worship Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss Amazing story Ray Kozlowski: Listening to God's Voice By Audra Smith The 700 Club. Suncook United Methodist Church by Reverend Huntley Halvorson In fact, it’s crazy just how powerful a 200 word story can be. 1 likes. But more than just accepted, I had this desire and hunger to … Are you an Angel?" It was my mother‘s funeral. A man's voice yelled out, "Who is it? LISTENING. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. Finally, he opened the door, "Okay God, if this is you, I will go to the door and I will give them the milk. But the man did not hear. December 24, 2010 We had some big bills this month and we ran out of money. CBN.com – “I always wanted to be accepted. http://www.suncookumc.org Isaiah 40:21, 28-31 Responsive Prayer John C. Maxwell tells this story in his book, Leadership Gold. Back to Inspirational Stories Index Page. Several different ones talked about how God had led them in different ways. & I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. Children’s Message based on Matthew 1:21-23 Suncook United Methodist Church He doesn’t seem to be breathing and his eyes are rolled back in his head. (Jean Ingelow Poems), The Magic Cup (Jean de La Fontaine Poems), Things That Never Die (Charles Dickens Poem), Poetry: A Metrical Essay, Read Before the Phi Beta Kappa Society, Harvard (Oliver Wendell Holmes Poems), Orlando Furioso Canto 4 (Ludovico Ariosto Poems), Fitz Adam’s Story (James Russell Lowell Poems). He looked like he just got out of bed. in the path of our days Happy stories and random acts of kindness Advent Candle Liturgy, by Dean McIntyre He started to open the door and then sat back in the car seat. She was always there when I needed her. First Sunday of Advent. Like David, we face countless needs and opportunities in life. Christmas Eve services, Again, he sensed something, "Go and give the milk to the people in the house across the street." We are just not listening ... 2jesus. Matthew 2:1-5 Calendar and Journal for Personal Reflection” Short, feel good stories about love, life, happiness and God. The man had tears streaming down his face. Well I called the police, closed the garage and parked myself in front of the dining room window. to be his servants on earth, January 2, 2011 That is only half of prayer Long story short the police showed up in full gear broke down the door and brought out the two boys at gunpoint. Suncook United Methodist Church Even among those who attend church regularly, so many are simply ignorant of what the Bible says because they do not take the time consistently to read it and think about what it means. After service he went out with some … He didn't get a reply and started on toward home. to hear where he would lead us He had a strange look on his face and he didn't seem too happy to have some stranger standing on his doorstep. The shadow of his body in the shape of a cross. One family had two sisters in it. As he drove down the main street of his town, he had the strangest thought to stop and buy a gallon of milk. Then the door opened before the young man could get away. of letting it all hang out The man was standing there in his jeans and T-shirt. http://www.worshipconnection.cokesbury.com/content.aspx?dyn=1705 and notes Ruth took in her new The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. The young man looked at the house. & and sermon, “The Reason for the Season” of communing with our God Listen to Him.” God still wants us to listen to Jesus. Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. First Sunday after Christmas The Pastor Had shared about listening to God and obeying the Lord's voice. Psalm 150 (Call to Worship) So the man yelled, "God, speak to me," and the thunder rolled across the sky.. Just as in a conversation, you cannot hear the other person if you are talking or if your mind is distracted. Worship Theme: “If only you knew the way to peace” and sermon, “Meeting Angels” & Inspirational stories about God’s caring. Again, he felt like he should go and give the milk. The young man couldn't help but wonder, "Does God still speak to people?". Luke 2:8-14 Christmas Pageant (6:30pm service) Allen, a friend I'd made recently, walked up and immediately commented that I … Ships from and sold by … One of them came to the Lord; the other did not. If you still speak to people speak to me. of speaking to God I guess that will count for something but if they don't answer right away, I am out of here." Matthew 2:1-11 7. by Pastor Ruth L. Foss Worship Theme: “God’s presence in our past, present and future.” Again, he felt that he should turn down Seventh Street. Luke 1:26-35, 38 He was in semi-commercial area of town. The Pastor Had shared about listening to God and obeying the Lord's voice. As he passed Seventh Street, he again felt the urge, "Turn down that street." of speaking to God of letting it all hang out asking for what we think we need and caring for others as well That is only half of prayer of communing with our God we need to be listening to God to hear the answer to our prayers to hear where he would lead us in the path of our days to be his servants on earth. What do you want?" With each one, we are invited to inquire of God and listen for his response. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss by Dan R. Dick, Discipleship Resources Inspirational Short Stories. God is a gentleman. Suncook United Methodist Church All rights reserved. Listening to God - Preparing Your Heart to Hear Him. Hearing God’s voice requires a listening heart. The difference is crucial especially if the Person who is speaking is God or God’s representative or any means of grace available to us. 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