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How To Find God’s Clues To Your Destiny

We are all born with an amazing potential to fulfill the highest destiny and purpose in God, yet we settle for what we think we can do. So what is your destiny in God? Let’s find some clues to your destiny and look at some tactics the enemy uses to…

God’s Creative Spirit: How To Transform Your Words Into Spirit

We have all experienced the difference between words and Spirit-filled words. Words are just things we hear and eventually forget. Spirit-filled words are words that transform us and we are never the same again. Want to know how God taught me to shift my words from just being words to…

Harness Your Thoughts For A Powerful Destiny

There is a clear connection between what you think about yourself and reaching your highest calling. Let’s look at three key ways to harness your thoughts to bring dynamic change resulting in a powerful destiny and a better life... read more by clicking on the title.

Prophetic Word: Expect Changes, Changes, Changes!

Ten-four (10-4) is a radio communication meaning “message received.” On October 4th (10/4), the last day of Yom Kippur, I was awakened at 2 am. God began to speak to me, making sense of things that have been happening and revealing some things to come...to read more click on title.

Think You Blew Your Destiny? Not Too Late

Have you ever felt like you missed your destiny with God? Well, take heart. You’re not alone and in fact, its not too late. Let’s take a look at a good example of someone missing their destiny in the Bible.... read more by clicking on the title.

How to Get Out of the Box – Many Ways to be Creative

Are you wondering what God means by “getting out-of-the-box”? Creativity is a key! Let me explain.... read more by clicking on the title.

September 24: From this Day On I Will Bless You

Powerful prophetic word for September 24 from Doug Addison and Joey LeTourneau

Power of Two: Strategic Pairing of Gifts and Callings

Ever wonder why God lines us up with certain people and not others? God is strategically aligning people’s gifts and ministry callings. This will include businesses as well. There is power in combining the calling and resources of two people.... read more by clicking on the title.

Prophetic Word: Prepare for Sudden Impact

Get ready for a sudden impact with destiny. God is moving in a greater way in your life throughout September and October. This is a time of promotion and expansion. Things God has stored up for you are being released now and the end result will be greater authority!...to read…

How to Get Your Children into Their Destiny

Did you know your destiny involves your children? For those who have children, we can get so focused on our own careers and spiritual lives that we may not realize that our children are our ultimate destiny...read more by clicking on the title.

Adding It Up—What Do Numbers Mean In Dreams?

I’ve done thorough studies of dreams, visions and the symbolism found in the Bible. Once we understand God’s hidden symbolic language, an entirely new world opens up for us. We will not only see messages in the dreams that we have at night; we will also be able to hear…

Design a Great Life Today

Depending on your personality style, you are either drawn to the idea of life planning, or it makes you feel restricted. We are all wired differently so I like to think of the process in a more creative light, like designing your life instead of planning. Planning sounds like it…

Fear of being deceived
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV If you want to get eyes to see and ears that hear (Matthew 13) you will need to clear away doubt and unbelief, along with critical and judgmental attitudes. These can lead to spiritual dullness and may have stolen your ability to discern what God is saying and doing today. When we stop using our spiritual gifts (especially hearing God) we can lose our ability to discern. [Tweet "When we stop using our spiritual gifts (especially hearing God) we can lose our ability to discern."] Many people are fearful of being deceived. Fear is actually a negative spirit that clouds your vision and brings confusion. Learning to discern what God is saying is meant to be a joyful process, not one to fear! Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV One of our greatest needs is hearing God’s voice. Trust that God will extend mercy and grace to you as you grow.
Fear of being wrong
You don’t have to share everything you hear. If you get something that is negative, it is best to pray and ask the Lord to change it. This is the most powerful thing you can do for a person. When it comes to hearing God, there has been an unhealthy emphasis on being perfect all the time. Many people think, if they are not 100 percent certain it’s from God, then they are not saying anything. This is a legalistic view of how God speaks, and it does not reveal His heart of grace. This fear shuts us down from maturing. It is possible to hear God with increased clarity, but it takes practice, and it is a process.
No one is perfect.
According to 1 Corinthians 13:9, “We know in part, and we prophesy in part.” Not seeing the full picture is often how God works. This makes us rely on others in the process. If you strive for perfection, there is no room for growth. God uses our mistakes to train us. I have made my share of mistakes, and I still do. God uses your mistakes to help you make a greater impact later. You may ask, “What should I do when it turns out I was not correct?” Humility is the key. Own up to your mistakes and admit that you are still learning how to hear and sense God more clearly. You might not have been technically “wrong,” but you’ve simply picked up on something for later, and it will not be evident until that time comes.
Fear of disappointing God
God does not dislike or reject our immaturity (Matthew 19:14). He sees you as who you will become, even while you still have a long process of development ahead. God is not impatient with immaturity; He enjoys relating to you as you grow. As you mature, God will test you with the purpose of promoting you to greater levels. Go ahead and put on your Holy Spirit training wheels! It is okay to practice and make mistakes. That’s the only way to learn. If you don’t have a lot of experience, you may not want to start by sharing something in front of a group. Instead, start by gathering a few people you trust. Strong, nurturing relationships create a safe environment to practice without fear. Let people know you are practicing and invite them to practice with you. I’ve trained a lot of people to use the line, “I am taking a class or studying on hearing God and how to encourage people. May I practice with you?” God loves you, has grace for you … and wants to speak! Remember, learning is a process.
Study the real to spot the counterfeit
You have to become so in touch with the voice of God that you can easily recognize other sources. If you went to work for a bank in the counterfeit department, your training would be focused on how real money looks and feels. By knowing the real, detecting the counterfeit becomes easier. Don’t focus on counterfeit voices; focus on God’s voice! [Tweet "You have to become so in touch with the voice of God that you can easily recognize other sources."] One of the biggest pitfalls people face when learning to hear is focusing on the enemy and demons rather than God and angels. We can get preoccupied with what is wrong and miss the opportunity to build each other up and celebrate the fact that we are God’s children. Discerning God’s voice comes with practice. What you perceive needs to be in harmony with biblical principles. Solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. Hebrews 5:14 NIV
Prayer to activate faith and spiritual senses
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Ephesians 1:18–19 NIV The starting place for reversing spiritual dullness is focusing our attention back on the supernatural things of God. Dullness will quickly be wiped away and our focus will be sharpened into greater spiritual awareness. Blessings, Doug Addison DougAddison.com P.S. By using the Courts of Heaven keys that have taken me a lifetime to collect, many have experienced radical breakthroughs. Now I’ve combined all my teachings into one—Understanding the Courts of Heaven Mastery Course! This course is jam-packed with detailed training on how to operate in the Courts of Heaven and see radical results. God wants to bless you! Learn how to file a case, unstop the flow, receive justice and repayment! Find out more here. Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is known for his Daily Prophetic Words, Spirit Connection podcast and blog. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts, entertainment and media industries.

Doug Addison | InLight Connection

Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is best known for his Daily Prophetic Words and Spirit Connection podcast and blog. Doug’s message of love, hope and acceptance reaches people around the world! His powerful, lighthearted style of teaching and coaching helps open people to discover their spiritual identity and personal destiny as they experience God’s supernatural love and power. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts and entertainment and media industries.

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How To Find God’s Clues To Your Destiny

God’s Creative Spirit: How To Transform Your Words Into Spirit

Harness Your Thoughts For A Powerful Destiny

Prophetic Word: Expect Changes, Changes, Changes!

Think You Blew Your Destiny? Not Too Late

How to Get Out of the Box – Many Ways to be Creative

September 24: From this Day On I Will Bless You

Power of Two: Strategic Pairing of Gifts and Callings

Prophetic Word: Prepare for Sudden Impact

How to Get Your Children into Their Destiny

Adding It Up—What Do Numbers Mean In Dreams?

Design a Great Life Today

Fear of being deceived

Fear of being wrong

No one is perfect.

Fear of disappointing God

Study the real to spot the counterfeit

Prayer to activate faith and spiritual senses

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