Space to hear the Holy Spirit

Spirit-led means listening to the Holy Spirit, and obeying His directions, so that you may live out the will of God on Earth. I know, sometimes that sounds so daunting, we are hard-wired to hear from God.

John 16:13 reminds us, “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.”

In other words, the Holy Spirit wants to communicate with you! And yet, for many of us, that feels like something super-spiritual that is unattainable.

I want to challenge us today to create space for God to speak, and then have the courage to listen! Here are three techniques that we can use when we want to get better at hearing from God.

1. Get up earlier. I know, nobody wants to listen to this one, but one thing that has become clear is that the quiet nature of the morning gives space for the Spirit to speak. Jesus spent a lot of his time connecting with the Father in the morning, and we would be wise to do the same. It doesn’t have to be hours, try setting an alarm for 15 minutes and dedicate that time to the Lord. Sit quietly, and ask the Lord to speak. I even recommend leaving your phone in another room. Less distraction equals more space for the Spirit.

2. Find silence. Psalm 46:10 reminds us to “Be still,” yet this spiritual discipline is not something most of us pull out of our toolbox on a regular basis. Finding silence may mean driving with the radio turned off, or walking without your headphones. When you find silence, you open your heart to what the Lord has in store. In my own life, the discipline of silence has given me the ability to hear the whispers of God in new ways. Some of my most creative ideas have come in silence, and while I don’t always feel comfortable, I know it is a practice that honors God.

3. Write down Spirit nudges. Creating space for the Spirit is a spiritual practice. The more you practice the more you will become in tune with the difference between your voice and the voice of the Lord. Write down the things that you think might be from God, and keep them in a consolidated location. This will give you the ability to go back and evaluate how your practice is doing. It doesn’t have to be the most eloquent note you’ve ever written, just a couple of lines so that you can remember what you thought God was telling you. Habakkuk 2:2 reminds us to write down the vision clearly so the heralds may run with it - think of this as another version of that!

I want to leave you with one more thought that I hope will encourage you:

Hearing the voice of God isn’t about getting it right or wrong - it’s about intimacy.

From what I see in the Scriptures the God of all creation isn’t scared that you misinterpreted what He was telling you in the small whispers of your life. He’s thankful that you gave Him the time. What God desires from you is that space for the relationship.

Dave Food, 12/09/2023

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Welcome to Runnymede Christian Fellowship, an Egham Church

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church based in Egham but serving a much larger geographical area. Those who call us home come from Egham, Virginia Water, Staines, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, Thorpe, Windsor, Woking and beyond.

Our church is a community of believers who regularly meet to share life and show God's love. We do this by encouraging and serving each other and the community. We believe in the power of prayer and are always happy to pray for you.

Church - What to expect

Our Sunday service is available to stream online at 11:00 a.m. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X (Twitter).

The Sunday Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane in Egham open to all, so if you would like to join us, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions, please call us on 01784 637010.

We run a physical Sunday School most weeks. If you would like your children to receive a weekly Sunday School teaching pack that you can do from home, please email us at admin@e-runnymede.co.uk so that we can send you the materials.

Church on Sunday at Strodes College, Egham

Our Sunday service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

We start each service with lively worship with songs from around the world, followed by inspired Bible-based teaching. All our sermons are recorded and are available as a podcast after the service.

We have a monthly cycle of Sunday services, with our Communion Service being on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second Sunday of each month. Our other Sunday services include Spirit-focused and teaching services.

We have consciously adopted being a blended church that is both for those online and face-to-face. You are welcome to join us on Livestream or via Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube, or X (Twitter), or you can catch up and watch the recordings later.

Joining us in person

Visiting a new and unfamiliar church for the first time can be intimidating, but we want to ensure you feel welcome and enjoy your time with us. A friendly face will be waiting to meet you at the entrance and welcome you.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and prayer. Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Morning Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR, which has plenty of Parking. Click on the link for directions to RCF.

We have plenty of parking spaces right outside the building. Spaces are reserved near the entrance for anyone with mobility problems (for those with a blue badge). Please let us know if you need to use one of these spaces, have any special needs, or require any assistance.

The car parking area is a public area, so please ensure that your children are under your control and that, for their safety, they do not run around in the car park.

Visiting with children?

Everyone is welcome at RCF. We encourage everyone, young and old, to join the service. We have Sunday School, which starts after worship and runs during the sermon for 30 to 40 minutes for children aged 4 to 12. On the second Sunday of each month, we have a shorter All-Aged All Nations Service, where the children stay for the worship and the sermon.

After Church

We chat over coffee and biscuits after church on the first, third and fourth Sundays. If you want to get more acquainted, why not join us for a Sunday lunch with some of our members? The meal is on us! Please contact us and let us know. We would love to share a meal and get to know you better!

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Any Questions?

If you have any questions, please review our FAQ page. Here, you’ll find answers to many common questions. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us; we’d love to hear from you.

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