For me, at least, guidance only becomes evident when I look backward, months and years later. Then the circuitous process falls into place and the hand of God seems clear. But at the moment of decision I feel mainly confusion and uncertainty. Indeed, almost all the guidance in my life has been subtle and indirect.

God's impressions within and His Word without are always corroborated by His providence around, and we should quietly wait until these three focus into one point. … If you do not know what you ought to do, stand still until you do.

Persistent, internal inklings matched by external confirmation is often the way God directs believers into His will.

Righteousnessis like the train that travels on the track. If not for the rails, the train wouldn't have anything to run on.

The Water is there. It is always there. Call them. Show them the way.

Creating time, space, and opportunity to hear God is paramount for those of us who desire to sense His Spirit's conviction, to receive His detailed guidance, and to discern His intimate leading. Before

Evan heard the creature's voice in his head. Kind of like his own, but different somehow. Deeper. More certain of itself. Stay on the trail. Don't look back, it said. So Evan didn't.

Every day is an adventure.

Our failure to hear His voice when we want to is due to the fact that we do not in general want to hear it, that we want it only when we think we need it.

If Jesus says you can go forward, you can go forward.

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.

Don't let your mandate come from the grumbling of the crowd. Get your cues from God and the mission He has given you.