Summary of "God Speaks Through His Word - Andrew Wommack @ Chicago GTC 2023 - Session 3"

Summary — Andrew Wommack, Chicago GTC 2023 (Session 3)

The talk focused on how to hear God’s voice and argued that hearing God transforms every area of life. Four ways God speaks were outlined: conscience, Scripture/the Word, the born-again spirit, and the Holy Spirit — with conscience and the written Word emphasized as foundational.

Key wellness, self-care, and productivity strategies

Honor and follow your conscience
- Don’t violate your inner sense of right and wrong; compromising it creates spiritual and practical consequences.
- Allow conscience to be an “entry level” guide — ignoring it limits further clarity or guidance.
Make the Bible (the Word of God) your primary guide and daily discipline
- Treat Scripture as God-breathed, absolute truth and the plumb line for decisions.
- Read and meditate on the Bible regularly (daily reading, memorization, study).
- Use Scripture as the main filter for choices (relationships, finances, leadership, conduct).
- Commit publicly to reading/studying — accountability helps maintain the habit.
Reduce “noise” and cultivate listening space
- Remove ambient distractions (media, busyness) so you can hear inner conviction and spiritual direction — analogy: noisy city vs. quiet trail.
- Prioritize time in the Word over TV and worldly influences.
Use Scripture actively for emotional, physical, and spiritual health
- Meditate on and confess healing scriptures for physical wellness (example: quoting healing verses through the night as a faith practice).
- Cast cares on God (give worries to God rather than chronic worrying) — a spiritual practice to reduce stress and improve well-being.
- Let knowledge of God bring peace and stability of mind (Isaiah 26:3 — knowledge produces grace and peace).
Obey general Biblical direction before seeking specifics
- Apply broad commands and principles in the Bible (giving, moderation, not being unequally yoked, truthfulness) — obeying these opens the way to more specific guidance.
- Don’t use feelings alone as the decision standard — act on clear biblical commands even when you don’t “feel” right.
Practice truthfulness and courageous honesty (spoken in love)
- Speak truth that helps and frees others; loving someone can mean confronting and rebuking sin when necessary.
- Avoid being a people-pleaser if it causes compromise; integrity and clarity reduce stress and confusion.
Discipline, moderation, and personal responsibility
- Practice moderation (fasting, healthy habits); take responsibility for one’s body and choices (weight, health).
- Combine spiritual disciplines (Bible study, prayer, fasting) with practical action (exercise, diet, financial obedience).
Faith with works — commit and act
- Make explicit commitments (e.g., commit to Bible reading) and follow through; public or accountable commitments increase follow-through.
- Use prayer ministers, community, and resources for help, accountability, and receiving prayer or spiritual gifts.

Practical action steps recommended

Start or renew a daily Bible-reading plan; memorize key scriptures relevant to your need (healing, finances, fear).
Replace time spent on media with focused Scripture study and quiet listening time.
When facing a decision, check Scripture first — if Scripture is clear, act on it rather than waiting for a subjective sign.
Verbally commit your plan to someone (accountability) and use community prayer/support when needed.
Employ truth-telling in relationships with love; don’t avoid necessary corrective conversation.
Use Scripture as an anti-anxiety tool: cast cares on God, meditate on promises, and speak them aloud.

Illustrative examples used by the speaker

Personal testimony of being transformed by Scripture (Psalm 78:41) and dramatically changing financial/vision outlook by acting on a Bible-prompted conviction.
A night of quoting healing scriptures while physically ill, resulting in recovery the next morning.
Analogy of hearing on a noisy city street versus hearing on a quiet trail to describe how worldly noise drowns spiritual discernment.

Sources and presenters referenced

Primary speaker: Andrew Wommack (Chicago GTC 2023, Session 3)
Other event references: E.W., Jamie Wommack, Charlie and Jill (musical presenters)
Biblical sources cited repeatedly: Romans, 2 Timothy, 2 Peter, Isaiah, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Leviticus, Jeremiah, Psalms, Proverbs, Galatians, Ephesians, 1 Peter, 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy
Public figures mentioned as examples: Bill Clinton, Joel Osteen, Kanye West, Raphael Warnock, Nancy Pelosi

Note: this summary can be converted into a one-week action plan for starting a daily Bible habit, memorizing key verses, and reducing media noise if desired.