One of the best ways to being discerning God’s personal love for you is to meditate on Jesus’ parables. Start with his three parables in Luke 15. They show us that God is deeply interested in each one of us, even when we have messed up.
― Trevor Hudson
290. What is Your Picture of God? Part 1 with Trevor Hudson
Ever wondered how to truly discern God's will for your life? Join Janell as she sits down with Trevor Hudson, esteemed author and spiritual mentor, who offers an enlightening roadmap in his latest book, "In Search of God's Will: Discerning a Life of Faithfulness and Purpose." Trevor distills wisdom from spiritual giants like Dallas Willard and Saint Ignatius, helping us align our hearts with God and understand our spiritual identity.
Trevor's journey to internalize God's love, especially amidst life-altering experiences like his shocking imprisonment during South Africa's apartheid, reveals the ongoing process of moving from intellectual understanding to heartfelt acceptance. This episode underscores the importance of faith-based counseling in overcoming the misconception that divine love must be earned. By sharing these pivotal life moments, Trevor illuminates how our picture of God reshapes our inner lives and spiritual journeys.
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Q: What is Your Picture of God?
In Part 1 of my conversation with Trevor, he mentions how our picture of God shapes our relationship with God.
I’ve thought so much about this.
Trevor writes, “We will only choose to align our hearts with God’s when we know in our innermost being that God deeply loves us. Many of us do not believe this. We feel that God is against us, or not interested in us, or angry with us. When we carry this negative picture of God around with us, we will probably relate to God in a formal way rather than in the way of an intimate, personal friendship.”
He asks, “What do you honestly believe God feels toward you?”
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