From Publishers Weekly
No-nonsense, best-selling author and Bible teacher Meyer explores the various modes God uses to communicate with his listening followers in this book geared for charismatic Christians. While most Christians would agree that the primary vehicle God utilizes to speak to believers is the Bible, Meyer adds several others that may raise eyebrows among conservative evangelicals. She asserts that devout Christians can and do hear from God via dreams, visions, an audible voice and what Meyer calls an "inner witness" that parallels the still, small voice mentioned in Scripture. She aims to encourage Christians to listen well, as she believes that very few followers of Christ ever fulfill God's perfect plan because they haven't perceived God's directives for their lives. Detailing various obstacles to hearing from God, Meyer candidly shares her own battles with busyness before expounding upon the dangers of rote religious activity, stubborn hard-heartedness, worldly viewpoints, unforgiveness and legalism. Finally, she offers the cure for these ills: the grace of God that brings blessed freedom and restoration. Meyer's trademark plainspoken style carries through here; as a spirit-filled spokesperson for God, she writes her words in the same style she would speak them. Some Christians may wonder about her tendency toward "verse claiming"-the many instances where she thinks God is speaking directly to her through a message or lesson given to some biblical character. However, fans of Meyer's previous works will likely be delighted with this newest offering, and its back-to-basics approach will ensure new fans as well.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
God finds ways to reach out to us every day, offering a lifetime partnership filled with guidance on everything from major life issues to small, ordinary problems. The question is, Are you listening?Through her international ministry, Joyce Meyer has helped millions of people develop a stronger, more fulfilling relationship with God. Now, in HOW TO HEAR FROM GOD, she teaches you how to open your heart to develop a special sensitivity and receptiveness to the many different-and often surprising-ways God can answer your questions. Using the Scriptures and real-life experiences from her ministry, Joyce helps you: * Hear God speaking to you through your own thoughts and feelings, the words of other people, your dreams, signs in the natural world, and more * Arm yourself against negative people, gossip, television, and sometimes even the religious "rituals" that can distract you from hearing God's words * Understand why you must follow His advice to receive the many blessings He wants to give you * Know that simply asking God to sanctify your heart and your ears will make it easier to hear what He has to tell you-and discover the joy of lasting inner peace. In HOW TO HEAR FROM GOD, Joyce Meyer shows you step by step how to wholly place your trust in God. The reward is a life filled with meaning, self-awareness, and the knowledge that God's willingness to speak to you has no limits. In the end, the choice is simple. If you listen, you will hear.


About the Author
JOYCE MEYER has been teaching the Word of God since 1976 and in full-time ministry since 1980. She is the bestselling author of more than fifty inspirational books, including Secrets to Exceptional Living, The Joy of Believing Prayer, and Battlefield of the Mind, as well as over 240 audiocassette albums and over 90 videos. Joyce's Life in the Word radio and television programs are broadcast around the world, and she travels extensively conducting "Life in the Word" conferences. Joyce and her husband, Dave, are the parents of four grown children and make their home in St. Louis, Missouri.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

God finds ways to reach out to us every day, offering a lifetime partnership filled with guidance on everything from major life issues to small, ordinary problems. The question is, Are you listening? Through her international ministry, Joyce Meyer has helped millions of people develop a stronger, more fulfilling relationship with God. Now, using the Scriptures and real-life experiences from her ministry, Joyce teaches you how to open your heart to develop a special sensitivity and receptiveness to the many different -- and often surprising -- ways God can answer your questions. The reward is a life filled with meaning, self-awareness, and the knowledge that God's willingness to speak to you has no limits.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly