41. How Does God Actually Guide Us?

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 truthScriptures:- 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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 - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Learning to Be Guided by God00:53 Psalm 32 & Forgiveness01:57 Oliver Cromwell's Humility Challenge02:44 "I Will Instruct You"03:11 Mechanical vs. Personal Guidance04:11 How God Leads His People05:16 Don't Be Like a Horse or Mule05:59 Asking, "Is This Thought From God?"06:20 The Holy Spirit Works Through Wondering07:04 Peter's Vision & Cornelius08:08 Truth Presented vs. Truth Discovered09:00 Why Wrestling Deepens Faith09:59 John's Grandfather's Poem: Retrospect11:18 "I Think I'll Be a Boy Again"