Summary of "God Speaks Through Your Spirit - Andrew Wommack @ Chicago GTC 2023 - Session 5"
Summary
Andrew Wommack taught how God communicates to believers, moving from conscience and Scripture up to the born‑again spirit. He emphasized practical ways to discern God’s guidance:
- Use the Bible as the primary standard.
- Learn to recognize spirit impressions (the “mind of Christ” working in your spirit).
- Confirm impressions against Scripture.
- Cultivate inner peace as a decision indicator.
- Take faith‑based action after prayer, fasting and counsel.
He illustrated these principles with personal stories (quitting school, starting TV and a Bible college, and other ministry decisions).
“Let the peace of God rule” — peace acts like an umpire calling the decision.
Key wellness / self‑care / productivity strategies and practical tips
Build a foundation before seeking higher guidance
- Start with your conscience (God’s basic witness) — be faithful to what God has already shown you.
- Make Scripture your plumb line: learn the Bible so you can test impressions against truth.
Train and renew your mind
- Regular Bible reading and study: daily bread and a measuring standard.
- Renew your thinking through Scripture (Romans 12:2) so feelings or logic do not dominate decisions.
Recognize and use your born‑again spirit
- Understand your spirit is made “one” with the Lord and has the “mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16).
- Spirit impressions typically come as first‑person knowing (“I think I should do this”) rather than an external command.
Discern impressions vs. fleshly desires
- Judge impressions by the Word of God and by alignment with Scripture.
- Observe how a desire responds when you intentionally “delight yourself in the Lord”:
- Fleshly desires diminish when you unplug, pray, fast and focus on God.
- God‑given desires increase and bring peace when you delight in the Lord (Psalm 37:4).
Use peace as a decision‑marker
- Let the “peace of God rule” (Colossians 3:15) — peace functions as an umpire for decisions.
- If neither option produces total peace, weigh which choice produces the least internal resistance or the greatest sense of peace.
Practical spiritual disciplines to clarify direction
- Unplug from distractions; fast and pray when testing a major desire or decision.
- Seek counsel from mature believers if uncertain.
- Move toward the decision in faith—“faith without works is dead” — take steps rather than remaining stagnant.
Combine spiritual impressions with objective checks
- Use both the “map” (Scripture) and the “inner leading” (spirit). One without the other risks error.
- Nothing you “hear” from God will contradict Scripture.
Avoid common pitfalls
- Do not rely solely on emotions, circumstances, or others’ opinions.
- Beware of using faith to chase things inconsistent with Scripture (e.g., gambling/lotteries).
- Don’t dismiss the Word as mere information—Scripture plus the Spirit brings discernment.
Actionable checklist for making spiritually guided decisions
- Read and compare your impression with Scripture.
- Fast, pray and remove distractions to test whether the desire grows or fades.
- Ask: Does this align with Bible teaching? Does it increase peace in my spirit?
- Consult a mature, trusted Christian for input.
- Take a faith step toward the direction if confirmed; continue to test by the Word and peace and adjust as needed.
Presenters and sources mentioned
- Andrew Wommack (main presenter)
- Others referenced in stories: E.W. Jackson (next speaker), Charlie (prayer leader), Dan Funkhouser (pastor), Jamie (wife), W.O. Bankston, Miss Ellis, unnamed Bible college student/critic
Primary scriptural references used
- Romans 1; Romans 12:2; Romans 14:23; Romans 8
- 1 Corinthians 2:16; 1 Corinthians 6:17; 1 Corinthians 8
- 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Thessalonians 5:23
- Hebrews 4:12; Galatians 5:22; Colossians 3:15
- John 7; John 16:13; 1 John 2:20,27; Psalm 37:4
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement
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