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Bill Johnson on Trusting God's Voice - Charismatic (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Source: Bill Johnson49 words

"God wants to direct your path—and He does it by speaking to you! Trust His voice above your own reasoning. When He says go, go. When He says wait, wait. Acknowledge Him by listening for His voice and obeying what you hear!" — Bill Johnson. Charismatic: hearing and obeying.

Topics & Themes

voicespeakinglistenobeygo and wait

Scripture References

Proverbs 3:5-6

Emotional Tone

trusthopeencouragement

Audience

adults

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