C-O-M-F-O-R-T
G-U-I-D-E

"O" - Open to Hear a Response

From the AWARENESS of the need to change,
CHOICES are made to PREPARE for change

Stage of Grief - ANGER to BARGAINING

The basic concepts of this section in a Power Point presentation are on the left below, with some comments on the right.  Cellphones may show the slides first, followed by some comments.

INTRODUCTION TO "O"
Many of us, much of the time, try so hard to hear God, but often we fall short and lose hope.

There are many reasons for this:

Perhaps we ourselves have taken control of the situation we face and therefore our voice becomes very loud. 

We do not know how to become quiet enough within ourselves to hear Him.

Perhaps we are seeking answers from other people or the world itself;

Perhaps we consistently hear the shaming and fearful voices of our past;

Perhaps other cares and worries drown out our ability to hear God.

This section will focus on hindrances to hearing God clearly, whether these hindrances come from within us or from the outside.

Section "O" - Open to Hearing" reading materials are as follows.  Click each Title to go there!  Start with "A Woman Looking..."

Reflection         A Woman Looking...

Reflection         Whose Plans are Better?

Jesus Note       The Holy Spirit                                                                            

Jesus Note       The Widow of Nain

Personal Story     A Journey

Education         Recognizing Different Voices

Worksheet        Wounded Hearts Think Wounding Thoughts

ReCap              ReCap

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PROMISES ..... short Scriptures to build you up and give you hope!

"...you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow, you will be a crown of splendor in the Lord's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.  No longer will they call you "Deserted", or name your land "Desolate".   ...for the Lord will take delight in you.  ...as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you."  (Isaiah 62, NIV)

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