An easy to read and wide ranging look at the subject, it covers a lot of ground and is unfailingly straightforward and practical in its approach. A good place to start if this subject is new to you, it will leave you wanting deeper texts. December 2017 ( )

Book Review: You Can Hear the Voice of God by Steve Sampson

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I really enjoyed reading this book! I found it to be clear and easy to understand and it flowed well from topic to topic.

You Can Hear the Voice of God was also extremely practical. The author included plenty of real-life examples that were relevant in illustrating his points. There was also an entire chapter at the end that was completely just practical steps to better hearing.

Included are all of the most common ways that we hear from God, including some ways that only “charismatics” believe in. Mr. Sampson, refreshingly, does not believe that we hear only from the written word. Please note that the word only in the previous sentence is important, because we do hear God from His Word.

This book was thorough as an overview. There are no great details on each particular way we hear God, but if there were that would make for volumes. For example, there are lots of long books just on the topic of dreams alone.

I like the fact that the author did not focus on wrong hearing and all the things the enemy can do to mess us up. Instead he mentions tidbits of this type of info intermingled throughout the book. This kept the focus where it belongs, on God, and not on the enemy.

I found plenty of “treasures” here. In fact, I highlighted something on almost every page of this book!

Here are a few sample quotes from this book:

To learn to hear from God is the greatest asset any Christian can possess. (p. 25)

Fasting from our own thoughts and opinions creates a pathway to hearing God clearly. (p. 28)

The hardest part of prayer is praying until you fell your spirit break through into God’s presence. (p. 57)

Intimacy can only occur when there is no fear of judgment. (p. 108)

…when we come to Him, we must desire to receive something we previously did not have. (p. 110)

It is of utmost importance to ask God only one question at a time and then take time to listen for a few minutes. (p. 166)

In order to hear from God, you need to know that He will talk to you right then and there as you are praying. (p. 167)

I wouldn’t say that there would be a whole lot of new stuff or even encouragement for a person well seasoned in the art of hearing God, but for most of us, that does even apply. If you are interested in hearing God better, chances are you need more teaching on it and if that’s the case this book will definitely help you out!


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Chosen Publishers as part of their blogging for books program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” ( )