Daily Hope with Rick Warren 22 September 2021 | Three Things That Keep You from Hearing God

Daily Hope with Rick Warren 22 September 2021 | Three Things That Keep You from Hearing God

Welcome to Today’s Daily Hope Devotional for Wednesday 22nd September 2021 written by Pastor Rick Warren. God bless you as you study. Kindly share with other people.

RICK WARREN DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONAL 22 SEPTEMBER 2021

TOPIC: THREE THINGS THAT KEEP YOU FROM HEARING GOD By Rick Warren

SCRIPTURE: “The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.” Luke 8:14 (NIV)

You can’t hear God if your mind is crowded with other thoughts or concerns—particularly worries, plans, and activities. If you’re always listening to the radio or watching tv, it’s difficult to hear God when he calls. To hear God, you have to eliminate distractions.

Daily Hope with Rick Warren 22 September 2021 | Wednesday

Jesus says in Luke 8:7, “Some other seeds fell where thornbushes grew up and choked the plants” (CEV).

In this story Jesus tells, seeds are planted and begin to grow—but the seeds are in weed-infested soil. So, as the plant grows, the weeds grow up around it. The weeds choke out the life of the plant, and it never bears fruit.

Here’s what Jesus says is the meaning of Luke 8:7: “The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature” (Luke 8:14 NIV).

Three things can choke spiritual growth in your life and keep you from hearing God:

Worry. Worries are weeds. When you’re preoccupied with the problems and pressures of daily living, it’s harder to hear God.

Riches. Are you so busy making a living that you don’t make a life? Working to pay bills for things you don’t need, to get out of unnecessary debt, or to make more money than you actually need can stunt your spiritual growth.

Pleasure. There’s nothing wrong with pleasure, but be careful that you don’t become so busy pursuing fun that you miss God and his plans for your life.

Do you know what’s always true of weeds? You don’t have to cultivate them. They grow automatically. In fact, weeds are a sign of neglect. If you see weeds in your yard or garden, it means you’re not tending it.

It’s the same with your spiritual life. The weeds in your spiritual life show that you’re neglecting time with God.

Spend time each day tending to your spiritual garden. Pluck out the weeds as soon as they appear so they don’t take over the good work God wants to do in you.

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