Something to Ponder

The following is a quote from an article. The full article is linked below. I encourage everyone to read it.

We often spend a lot of time and effort gathering believers together. We’ve become experts at gathering Christians around great bands, speakers, and events. Where we have failed is in teaching believers how to be alone with God. When is the last time you heard someone rave about their time alone with Jesus in his word? Gathering believers who don’t spend time alone with God can be a dangerous thing
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I want to know the thoughts of God. I want to gather with people who have been reading God’s words, people who have prayed and interacted with him. I want to fellowship with those who fellowship with God. I couldn’t care less if you have a doctorate in theology or sixty years of life experience. I would rather talk with a fifteen-year-old who has been in the presence of God (emphasis added). 

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-greatest-thing-you-could-do-today

Keeping a Measuring Stick--Nearby.

These are characteristics of experiences righteous people had and that I've identified in the scriptures.  I think they are worth thinking about and pondering on.

• I receive revelation by hearing a still small voice. 

• I receive revelation through feelings. 

• When I receive revelation, I hear a voice speak to me. This voice often communicates in sentences. And I sometimes engage with it in dialogue. 

• I often hear the voice of the Lord communicate with me. 

• Angels minister to me frequently, teaching and instructing me in the principles of the gospel. 

• I have personally seen Jesus Christ, and he has taught me. 

• I receive vision through dreams. 

• My prayers are always answered. 

• When I pray, I lose track of time. 

• When I pray, I don't want the prayer to end. 

• I gain spiritual strength (light) when I pray. 

• When I pray, I make a connection with heaven. This happen almost every time. 

• When I pray, I am given the words to say. 

• I am confident and believe that God will answer my prayers. 

• Throughout the day my heart is always drawn out to God in prayer. 

• I will sacrifice sleep to pray longer. 

• There have been times when I've prayed through the entire night. 

• It's hard for me to pray because my mind gets distracted easily. 

• I am confident that I can discern between true and false revelation.

• When faced with a problem, I rely on God to give me the solution instead of relying on my own abilities. 

• I know God's will for me. 

• I keep a journal to record revelation that I receive. 

• When I pray, my prayers are always answered. 

• I have received promises directly from God.