Category Archives: listening prayer

Every Word God Speaks to My Heart

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Steve Simms

My favorite word is every word that God speaks to my heart. These are the latest words that came into my heart. I believe that they are from Him. Come to Jesus with your heart humble, open, hungry and honest … Continue reading →

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Music to My Ears

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Steve Simms

I listen to and nurture the best, most uplifting thoughts that come to my mind. They are music to my ears. Meanwhile I resist, refute, and reject the impure ones. I use discernment to recognize which are which. I find … Continue reading →

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My Daily Habit of Listening

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Steve Simms

I love spiritual pioneering–Listening, hearing, and filteringThe meditations within my heart,Sorting and savoring those from God–Silencing those from evil or myself.Great peace and wisdom come from thinkingWhen I focus on cultivatingGod’s thoughts that bring insight and delight.They are so much … Continue reading →

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The Podcast in my Heart Says . . .

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

The body of Christ is simple and vibrant. Its Head is the living Jesus working directly in and through each individual member. Throughout history God has saved Christianity, not by politicizing it, but by revolutionizing it. Some of the most … Continue reading →

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If there’s a guarantee not to fail, it’s this!

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Steve Simms

As I was with a group on of people on Sunday night listening to God’s Spirit together, someone began to talk about waiting on the Lord. That’s never been one of my favorite subjects because I’d rather get going in … Continue reading →

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The Sequel of “This Changes My Mind Throughout Each Day”

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Steve Simms

After reading my blog post today, someone sent me this question: “I get it, but HOW do you hear the Spirit?” Here’s my answer to him. Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice.” I take Him at His word. That … Continue reading →

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My Favorite “Album”

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Steve Simms

One definition of album is “a blank book for holding a collection of items.” I fill up the album of my memory with the things that I have heard the risen Jesus say and the things that I have seen … Continue reading →

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Jesus is God’s Beloved Son. Hear Him!

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Steve Simms

The Lord is near.Tune up your ears,So you can hearWhat Christ in youIs saying to you. Biblical Christianity is about the good news (gospel) of Jesus Christ and the kingdom (government) of God. (See Mark 1:1 and Matthew 24:14.) When … Continue reading →

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Every Moment is Wake Up Time

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

Life can easily be lived in a sort of sleepwalking state — going through outward motions but not being fully aware of and awake to what is happening within and around you. Every moment is a good time to wake … Continue reading →

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Christ-listening Christianity or Christ-less Christianity?

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Steve Simms

There’s a voice crying outIn the wilderness of your heart:“Behold the Lamb of God.There’s more than routine religion.Prepare the way of the Lord,Make room for the risen Jesus.Look. See. Surrender. Be free.Experience God’s Spirit-led liberty!” When Christians gatherTo listen to … Continue reading →

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