How Does God Actually Guide Us?

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How does God actually guide His people? In this reflection on Psalm 32, John Ortberg explores one of Scripture's most comforting promises: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go." Drawing on insights from Dallas Willard and the story of Peter in the book of Acts, John explains the difference between mechanical control and personal guidance—and why God desires relationship more than coercion. This episode explores: - Psalm 32 and God's guidance - Mechanical vs. personal guidance - Learning to recognize God's voice - The Holy Spirit and spiritual discernment - Peter's vision in Acts 10 - Why discovered truth often changes us more than presented truth Scriptures: - Psalm 32 - Acts 10 #Psalm32 #JohnOrtberg #DallasWillard #Guidance #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #HolySpirit #Discernment 📚 Today's Resources: Dallas Willard, Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God George MacDonald, Thomas Wingfold, Curate Gary Wills, Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Learning to Be Guided by God 00:53 Psalm 32 & Forgiveness 01:57 Oliver Cromwell's Humility Challenge 02:44 "I Will Instruct You" 03:11 Mechanical vs. Personal Guidance 04:11 How God Leads His People 05:16 Don't Be Like a Horse or Mule 05:59 Asking, "Is This Thought From God?" 06:20 The Holy Spirit Works Through Wondering 07:04 Peter's Vision & Cornelius 08:08 Truth Presented vs. Truth Discovered 09:00 Why Wrestling Deepens Faith 09:59 John's Grandfather's Poem: Retrospect 11:18 "I Think I'll Be a Boy Again"