The Prophetic Voice of God: Learning to Recognize the Language of the Holy Spirit

I come from a multi-generational ministry family full of Baptist and Methodist pastors. My family were founding fathers and mothers in religions that did not believe in prophetic gifts and I come from an extensive line of theologians who argued the validity of God's word and theology from pulpits and in books. So, I completely understand how the word "prophetic" can make every Baptist and believer in the cessation of select spiritual gifts theology cringe and cry "heretic".Do not be afraid. Seriously. I would never support any writing that I did not believe was from God and of God and this is definitely one of the best teaching tools on how to HEAR God's voice and how to listen to Holy Spirit speaking that I have ever read.I, with my multi-hundred years of generational cessations background, loved every word, sentence and page of this book and felt God echoing that prophecy and His voice are for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of the Body of Christ. I was surprised to find myself writing "Me Too!" beside the margins of almost every experience Lana had and I had plenty more that she did not mention in this book (as I am certain she does too).God loves His children. We are beloved sons and daughters that He speaks to all the time and uses each of us in the Body of Christ to strengthen each other. My role in this calling to equip the Body at this specific moment of time and place as I write this review is to encourage you to read Lana's book. If you tend to cringe at the word "prophetic". don't. As you read, ask God to show you if you've had a different word to define what Lana calls "prophetic" and let God speak to you in incredible ways. You will find that His answer for you may surprise you.If you read the book and hated it for a reason other than cessation theology - let me know by responding to my review. Prove to me that you bought the book and talk to me about why you hated it and I will buy you another Christian book of your choice, or, if you trust me, I will pick one out for you. I am so certain about this book being a game-changer for you that I am willing to as it’s said to, "put my (God's) money where my mouth is".If you read this book and love it and it is everything I reviewed it to be, I highly encourage you to share it with someone who needs to know God and receive love from a Father who faithfully pursues all His children and desires relationship with us. Authors like Lana make telling others about God and the salvation He has for us easier - simply share the book!

I have followed Lana's blog, and prophetic words, for years so I was so excited when this book came out! This book is mostly Lana's story and how she has grown, and learned to trust the Lord's voice in her life, but for me it was so much more. For me it affirmed the ways I hear from God, and in some ways it made me feel like I wasn't crazy. I've thought for years I was abnormal, at times I've doubted things I thought were the Lord and I've even questioned experiences, thinking, "there's no way that was the Lord". But this book spoke directly to each one of those things and affirmed that I'm not crazy, I am hearing from the Lord and I need to learn to trust that voice even more!If you have ever doubted that you hear from God, if you have ever wanted to learn to hear from God, if you have ever wondered how you could learn to hear more of God, then you should read this book! I'm so thankful the Lana for being vulnerable, sharing her story and sharing her amazing heart, so that we could all benefit from it. I am so thankful and HIGHLY recommend this book!

I have highlighted, underscored and asterisked so many passages in each chapter... need I say more. Lana's journey and seeking of the Lord is powerful, anointed, blessed and truly a gift to each and every reader. Highly encourage you to get the paperback because it is a hands-on kind of journey that you will want to take again and again and again. You can feel the presence of the Lord as you pray, decree and declare the desires of your heart at the end of each chapter... actually you can feel the Lord in every sentence. The body of Christ needs to rise up out of its complacency, timidity, political correctness and fears and ROAR in the presence of the Lord Almighty. Sit with the Lord and listen to what is on His heart... truly listen. Take your authority as Lana says on page 143: "Remember, every time you decree, every time you intercede, every time you repeat what He is saying, you are filling the bowls of heaven; you are sowing in the Spirit into what He is doing... into breakthrough, shift and release of His presence and Kingdom. You are partnering with what He is doing to bring His reality to earth." Now is the time! If not now, when? We are at war in the heavens and victory is at hand. ROAR! ROAR and declare VICTORY. Glory be to God. Hallelujah! Thank you, Lana, for blessing us with very powerful timely truths. I end with these: Prov 29:23, 1 Cor 2:29, Prov 28:1, Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 10:7-8, Prov 1:7, Prov 30:5, Eph 5:8-10, Eccles 11:4. Exodus 14:13 "Do not be afraid, stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today."

I have read countless books on hearing Gods voice and though they all helped and had a gem or two I took away, this is the first book that confirmed what I was experiencing was real. She is very detailed and descriptive on hearing God that you can get tangible ideas to look for through your own experiences. No doubt God put this book in my path for this perfect timing. This is a must read book. Can’t say enough. Thank you Lana Vawser for sharing your experiences. Your love, encouragement, hope and confidence you want us to have comes shining through.

This is one of those issues of faith that people often make more complicated than it is. Lana cuts through religion and fear to show, practically, how every believer can speak to and listen for God's voice to lead, guide, edify and encourage ourselves and those around us. Communicating with God is as personal as our relationship with Him. God speaks in dreams, visions, nudging, whispers, song, and more. We just have to ask to hear, be still, and listen!I highly recommend this book. I would suggest you read one chapter each day over the course of 10 days. Read with your Bible beside you to line up Lana's suggestion and the Word. Then pray and listen.If you feel like God is speaking, but you can't hear. Read this book. If you feel like taking your relationship with God to the next level, read this book. I don't want to be overly dramatic, but I am definitely changed.

I am a Catholic and have always believed that the spiritual gifts are for today unlike some cessationist Protestants. I was looking for something that would teach me more practically on prophecy and how to grow deeper in this gift, instead the book I felt was more about having a hunger to be sold out for God and to not put God in a box in how He speaks to us. Furthermore there was some raw vulnerability in the book that really helped me in the painful process of santification that the good Lord is currently taking me on. Reading this book came at the right time when I feel I am on the edge of moving into a new season of breakthrough and blessing. It’s a beautiful gem this book and I feel it will be something that I will refer to again and again for the rest of my life to deepen my prayer and Sacramental journey. Thank you Lana for sharing your moving journey, thank you Jesus.

This is a very good read, I would recommend it if you want to learn to be closer to God and are a beginner in this.

Love this book, a very good and helpful read.

No problems.

Great testimony.

Not bad book

Insightful, loved the passion with which she writes and the closeness of her relationship with God. Inspired me to draw near

Love it

I lover every second of this book. It answered questions that have been nagging me. It gave me confirmation on things that I have been seeking the Lord for. But most importantly it encouraged me to keep going, to keep seeking , to steward well the revelations I have been giving and to never stop wanting more of our amazing Heavenly Father!!! Thank you Lana for sharing your journey and process this far. Can’t wait for the next book!!!!

Buch werde ich auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen!! So gut gottes Stimme kennenzulernen

In beautifully sharing her journey, both the victories and struggles this book is so powerful!

Very good detailed

Amazing book!