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E N D O R S E M E N T S
In his writings the author has brought reality to the Scriptures - Instead of
just talking or reading we are taught to listen as Jesus talks to us in person.
This is exciting for I find a new depth and understanding of the Word of
God.
Irene (Senior)
In the academic world of seminary, it is easy to forget that the Scriptures are
more than texts to be examined. Our walk with Jesus can quickly become
a paper by paper affair rather than the day by day walk that he intends for
us. Glen Carlsons writing in Listening reminds me that God is speaking to
my heart as well as my brain and that He is the true author of the Bible.
Glens perspective helps me to take off my academic lenses and see the heart
of the Father calling me to listen to him, listen to others, and listen to my
own heart.
Jeremey (Seminary Student)
...Reading the scripture, in Glen Carlsons Listening to God series, rephrased
as though spoken through the mouth of Jesus, gave me fresh new insight
into the Word. Thank you Glen for this unique approach to listening to the
Spirit of God that takes us on a journey with Jesus.
George (Christian Businessman)
Jesus says that the truth will set us free. Let His words pour over you and
bring you freedom as you embark on this adventure with Jesus.
Line (Teacher)
Glens words from Jesus minister healing and encouragement to me. Glen
Carlson loves to listen to the Spirit and hears the Fathers voice and lives
from the heart Jesus gave him. His words from Jesus connect your heart to
the Fathers heart of love. You will participate with Glens communion with
God through the words of this book.
Joe (Pastor)
During my Listening journey I found myself sitting at the feet of Jesus, eyes
closed, ears and heart wide open and realized a much deeper, closer walk
in His words. Listening to Jesus, rather than simply reading The Word
has enabled me to hear Jesus heart in The Word. I can only imagine what
it will be like to sit at His feet when we meet face to face. What a glori-
ous time that will be!
Linda (Worship Leader)
In a busy world it is easy to forget that Jesus assures us he will never leave
us nor forsake us. Glen challenges us to see, not just the scriptures, but our
daily lives, from His perspective. Jesus is talking to you are you listening?
Jeff (Christian Business Man)
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Carlson, Glen S.R.
Listening Copyright 2007.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written
permission of the author and publisher.
Unless otherwise indicated the Bible quotations are taken
from the New Living Translation of the Bible. Copyright
1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. All rights reserved.
Cover photo by Ieath Vardrop
Iublished by:
Listening to God Ministries
Glen S.R. Carlson
Box 2572
Stony Ilain, AB Canada
T77 1X9
DIGITALLY PRINTED IN CANDA BY
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THOR
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s: the Fruit of the Spirit; the Lords
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dments, the Jesus Irayer, and others.
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In Memory of my mother
Ragnhild Marie (Nylund) Carlson
who immigrated from Finland to Canada in 1927.
Troughout my life
she has been a powerful prayer warrior.
CONTENTS
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TIE FRUIT OF TIE IOLY SIIRIT 1
January 1-18
TIE LORDS IRAYER 20
January 19 - February 13
IISTORY OF TIE STATIONS OF TIE CROSS 47
February 14-29
TIE VORDS FROM TIE CROSS 65
March 1-16
TIE ARMOR OF GOD 82
March 17 - April 1
ISALMS 1-20 99
April 2 - April 26
TIE GOSIEL OF MARK 125
April 27 - June 5
TIE BOOK OF JAMES 165
June 6 - June 30
COLOSSIANS 191
July 1 - August 15
GENESIS VORSIII 238
August 16 - November 3
TIE TEN COMMANDMENTS 319
November 4 - December 2
MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS 349
December 3 - December 21
TIE JESUS IRAYER 369
December 22 - December 29
ISALM 23 381
December 30 - December 31
TIE JERUSALEM CROSS 385
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INTRODUCTION
A PRAYER AND WORSHIP JOURNEY WITH JESUS
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s you walk your life journey Jesus is always speaking to
you. Jesus says, Anyone who is willing to hear should
listen and understand.(Mark 9:4) Ve find that Jesus of-
ten met with his Disciples after he taught publicly to help
them understand what Ie said. (Mark 4:34) Daily Jesus
meets privately with you to help you understand Iis teach-
ing. James 1:9 encourages us to be quick to listen and slow
to speak. Throughout this book I have taken different por-
tions of Scripture with the purpose of listening to Jesus for
his specific message. After you have read the devotional each
day take time to listen for the words Jesus is saying to you.
Listening Irayer takes advantage of the fact that prayer is
really a dialogue between you and Jesus. In Listening Irayer
you soon begin to see the extent of the healing power of
prayer.
A tool that is good to use in Listening Irayer is jour-
naling. Following each of the devotions the question is
asked, Vhat do I hear Jesus saying to me. Take time to
write down a few thoughts and then carry those words with
you though the day. Live them and discover them. Vhat I
have written down may not be the same as your thoughts
because you are in a different time and space. Jesus always
deals with our own circumstances.
The following is a collection of devotions that I have
gleaned over the years in my own personal encounter with
Jesus. You will see that throughout the book I use many dif-
ferent portions of Scripture and have handled them in dif-
ferent ways. As an example, with the Fruit of the Spirit, I
ask myself the question, Vhat is Jesus say to me about the
fruit of love. In other cases like the Gospel of Mark I reflect
on the question, Vhat would the private lesson be with
Iis disciples on this teaching or experience. Looking at the
manifestation gift I ask, Vhat should my response be as I
receive this gift.
This journey with Jesus can begin at any day or month
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of the year and does not necessarily have to start January 1
and end on December 31.
Enjoy this exciting journey and be open to listen to
what Jesus is saying to you. Ierhaps you too with be able
to say as was said of the disciples on the Emmaus road,
Suddenly, tbeir eyes were opened, and tbey recognized
Him.
Glen S. R. Carlson
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