How do you know that a sign if from god?

[JoshIcedogs]

Well i have keep worrying that the smallest thing is a sign from God. Like if i go on a site and its working for every one but me. I think its a sign telling me not to go to that site. Any help?

 

[soap]

It is really good that you are looking for God everywhere. Hearing God will come in time. The best place to start is by reading your bible. The Lord will speak to you through His Word, and you will begin to recognize His voice.

 

[JoshIcedogs]

So if i go into a chat room that has 1 or 2 people doing somthing sinful. I should just ignore it.

 

[Catholic Wife]

It is good that you are looking for God and trying to follow His ways. Sometimes, things are what they are, though, and not a sign from God. Sometimes websites don't work. Sometimes a flat tire just happens. Sometimes an item is sold out. Not everything is a sign from God. In my experience, signs from God are usually confirmed. And if God is trying to tell you something, He will bugging you until He gets your attention. If you aren't used to hearing God, He may have to shout to get your attention. Once you become more accustomed at hearing God's voice, He may only whisper.

 

[soap]

You are to be in the world, but not of the world. You are to let your light shine before men, so that they see your good works, and praise your father in heaven.

The Lord may call you to speak to someone about their sinful behavior (Ezekiel 3), the Lord may also tell you to flee (1 Corinthians 6:18), or to pray (Ezekiel 22:30) So, it all boils down to hearing what the Lord wants you to do in a specific situation. The Lord said that the Spirit will teach you all things and will bring to remembrance what He said (John 14:26)...so, pay attention to Scriputures that you hear in your own thoughts.

 

[skateitsgreat]

Looking for god everywhere is a good way to keep everybody in check. Sometimes it seems like religion is something made to govern people.

 

[heymikey80]

Well i have keep worrying that the smallest thing is a sign from God. Like if i go on a site and its working for every one but me. I think its a sign telling me not to go to that site. Any help?

Real signs are attested-to by God's Word. When you get a sign, it reminds you of Scripture that's directly relevant to the situation.

With this, I'd just say it doesn't make practical sense to keep hitting your head against a site that doesn't work! There're plenty of good sites I've been directed to that don't work. But I measure good by what God says is good; that makes it easier for me to say "I don't know, that site doesn't work for me" instead of "God told me ..." when it might just be a bad cookie configuration on my browser.

 

[sbbqb7n16]

So if i go into a chat room that has 1 or 2 people doing somthing sinful. I should just ignore it.

Or minister to them.

But when He heard this, He said, "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means, 'I desire compassion, and not sacrifice,' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

Matthew 9:12-13

 

[Pennypower]

Knowing God's will is not like following a moving dot so you can stand on it. God is very capaple of speaking in a way that you can hear him, and that you can understand him. I think the key is having proper expectations, which is hard when you are a new christian because you are still not sure what to expect from God. For example, you can expect for God to reveal things to you over time. You can expect him to speak through his word. You can expect to get confirmation. You can expect it to come by many different means.
You should not expect that he will always speak in a predictable way, or a confusing way, or through a voice in your head. I have found through experience that if I think God is speaking to me in my head, it's probably not God, because I can't trust myself. My desire to be spoken to by God is so much that I can easily decieve myself. When making simple decisions, and even hard ones, pray for wisdom. Read proverbs...that could really help you a lot.
Penny

 

[CShephard53]

Well i have keep worrying that the smallest thing is a sign from God. Like if i go on a site and its working for every one but me. I think its a sign telling me not to go to that site. Any help?

Yeah. Stop overspiritualizing things. You're going to make yourself miserable until you do.

 

[MariaRegina]

Yeah. Stop overspiritualizing things. You're going to make yourself miserable until you do.

So true.

I remember when I was a teenager.
I was so inspired by preachers.
And I used to be so zealous to follow what they preached.

Yet, we can become scrupulous.
We can only offer our best to God and not fret.

"I am a poor boy too. ba rum pa pa rum
Me and my drum. ..."

Trust in God.
Do your best.
Leave the rest to God.

Above all, don't forget to look at the flowers, or
enjoy a sunset or a sunrise.

God is everywhere present and fillest all things.