When God seems silent

[@JonJorgensonVideos]

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[@katiee5903]

Are you still going to do your " The Jon cast" podcast?

[@taylorreid1474]

As a Christian teen, it gets challenging trying to hear from God. I honestly don't know where to start or what to do. I have tried just sitting in silence, but then my thoughts take over the silence and I get nothing out of it :') I need God's guidance more than ever in this season of my life with college right around the corner.

[@JonJorgensonVideos]

I totally feel you. I have tried to adopt the mindset that it's not about what I do or don't get out of it, but it's that fact that i put time into it. It's more of a long game. It's not about hearing something profound every day, but more about learning the discipline of listening to God.

[@taylorreid1474]

JonJorgenson That does make a lot of sense. Thank you so much! I’ll try to focus on putting time in. I know He’ll talk when the time is right : )

[@thetongueofangels1882]

Hold on, God's time is the best time 💕💕

[@jacquieturner4658]

Stay strong! We things get hard it is because the enemy knows what God has placed within you. Be blessed!

[@daniellehalo6923]

Read the word constantly and ask him to give you a child-like heart. Keep praying all the time. Sometimes you will feel a clear intuitive demand, which constantly calls out to you. And usually signs. Other times it's subtle, and God just wants you to press in more and be patient.

[@thebeatagp]

Great commentary John! Thanks for sharing. I’ve had similar experiences as well man. We have a lot in common. Ha.

[@JonJorgensonVideos]

amen, brother. much love to you!

[@jennasheppard9813]

As a Christian teen this topic as always been a struggle, for me it’s really hard to hear Gods voice in my every day life. This video really encouraged me and I watch your videos all the time you’ve definitely helped me out a lot lol😄

[@EmmaTheHurdler]

The fact that God's Spirit is within me sometimes makes it even more frustrating when you aren't in touch with Him

[@ETBrothers]

Instantly when I saw the notification, I knew this was about hearing God's voice in silence. This is something I've been struggling with gripping and was thinking about just before I saw the notification. THANK YOU GOD 😍 This made it easier for me to understand 😊

[@JonJorgensonVideos]

Glad it met you at the right time. It's definitely a challenge, and one that I don't believe enough of us really think critically about.

[@stickmansam8436]

I really needed this reminder. In my recent struggles, I've asked God "why did this situation happen to me? What do you want to teach me from this?" and "I really need you, God. Give me a sign that you're with me in this tough moment". I didn't get the sign I wanted but spending time reading His Word, especially in Psalms, encouraged me. The problem has more to do with my impatience rather than God's presence.

[@abiahmakenacannotbebothere2451]

Its creepy that ive had the exact same experience

[@elei417]

“ I would rather work for God, than be with God” amazing you are on point. This is me Thank you for articulating it for me 💖

[@jessicamurphy5882]

I've been feeling so discouraged for months now and I feel like I've been letting God down. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you

[@PaytonFrantz]

Yess!! I needed to hear this!

[@TheOnlyNMWhite]

Getting to know God more has really been on my heart this last week and what you said about only being willing to talk to God if I AM ACCOMPLISHING something MYSELF hit me in the face! That's exactly what I do because I like to always be doing something/getting something done, not just sitting somewhere talking. So yeah, I usually do it while I walk, or take a shower, or anytime other than just doing nothing. Thank you for this video Jon! Oh, and I think it just might be a l.i.t.t.l.e to early for the Christmas mug! :)

[@JonJorgensonVideos]

Glad to know that i'm alone in my Christmas celebration, but not along in my spiritual struggles. Thanks fam! haha.

[@cayereneeorquina9037]

The first time I was seeking God through it was hard because He was silent, So I tried with all my hear weeping and calling out to Him, I even confess all my sin if I had done something wrong that would make Him not hear my voice, until I brokedown, its when I had done what I could do, I prayed longer than I expected so I just cried and said I dont know you Lord, I want to hear your voice but you silent, but in my mind thr Holy Spirit was leading me to read my bible, and I opened it I see something I didnt see it before when I was a fleshly person, God was speaking through His word to me, its His saying my Word is my voice. Since then I'm consciously aware that the Lord was with me, I just need to have faith to believe on that, so when God change my life that is the moment I began to see what God was doing, He was leading me to people that I never knew were beautiful in His eyes, miracles and healing, I have witness it by my own two eyes, God's power working when I prayed for people. It was awesome 😊 made me love God even more. He's silent just like me sometimes.

[@MichaeldBenefield]

Thanks JON, I’ve been watching your KZbin for sometime now, I truly love your honesty and love for GODS PEOPLE, you have allowed me to be more confident in MY POETRY, MUSIC, AND WHO I AM IN CHRIST! MY FIRST POETRY VIDEO IS GOING UP SHORTLY! Thanks a lot man, May God of the heavens and the earth continue to bless you. You are truly an INSPIRATION

[@chrischandler9909]

Such a good reminder that we are willing to be with God only when we are doing something else...man that's so true for me!

[@timbongterence1400]

I thank you my lovely father in heaven through your son Jesus christ Amen

[@sirulo]

Going through exactly the same thing. Sometimes God uses people to speak through them. Praise God for using you Jon! God bless!

[@kyrah2789]

Ahhhhhhhh I just came across your channel, that first part hit me so hard. I’m sitting in the gym rn listening to this video, planning on how to set up a morning routine that can involve God and fitness as my gym will be closing soon. I was thinking listening to sermons while stretching or working out in the morning. Then that’s when you said God said “you are absolutely willing to seek me, so long as you’re accomplishing something” *as I’m sitting here working out and seeking God but not actually setting much time aside to just seek God*

[@tickingnoisespeed]

Really really really liked what you had to say here Jon! It’s amazing how simple the greatest revelations are sometimes.

[@nissi5422]

When I was a young convert, I really want to hear God's voice literally because some of my brethrens says that they are hearing literally from God. I was really frustrated and demands God to let me hear His voice. That goes for a year then I decided to just do what I had to do as his child. I accepted my Pastors advice to teach in Sunday School and read and study the Bible. It's really amazing because even though God did not talk to me literally, He illuminated within my spirit the things I need to understand and do. I had learned that God speaks to us in different ways even in the OT, He communicates to His people in a different ways.

[@woedood3195]

I've been struggling with hearing God's voice too but I've come to realize that He comes to me in my research and Bible reading time. Which is when I FULLY seek Him and try to learn more about Him; how to properly seek Him, worship Him, fear Him like a real believer is supposed to. And I stumbled upon a verse in my plan that said "I am with you always, even until the end of the age." And I was looking at an article. I don't even remember what the title is but I was scrolling through and I saw that same verse "I am with you always even until the end of the age." And that's when I realized that God speaks to me in reoccuring things. He knows I need confirmation because if I don't, I will overlook it. And as I've come to know and learn how God speaks to me which is through scripture, I've started to dismiss my thoughts that say maybe it's just a coincidence and just take what God has given me and run with it. Especially since I had been praying for God to protect His children in these trying times and to always be with us. God's voice does not have to be audible and that's something I struggle with too. It could be a scripture that had just popped up into you head as you were going to do something or make a big decision. God speaks to us in many ways and it does not have to be big. We just have to be extremely attentive.

[@npicc6906]

I have had a tough time recently and listing to you has helped me!! Thank you so much ☺️☺️

[@forthejoyfit]

I am also a 3 on the Enneagram, and I connected to this sooo much!! Being still and not accomplishing something can be really difficult for me, but listening to Him solely to KNOW him better is awesome. I go through seasons of hearing God very clearly than times where He seems silent, but I know that he is ALWAYS with me

[@PalmaQbanaAnia]

I had to pause this video mid way while you were on your first point to tell you this... The beautiful thing is that you are WITH God, and God is with you as you are DOING things for God and even in the times that you are 'seemingly' not doing anything for God! Okay, I am going to un-pause now :)

[@rochellesibucao1283]

Love how vulnerable you got in this video!! Such a common struggle in our culture today, yet we pretend it's not. Thank you for sharing your journey with us so we can learn as well :)

[@CeCeW51]

I think most, if not all, Christians experience a time when it's seems like Gods not speaking, or hearing us. I think sometimes it's our own fault actually. We are so hurried, or our minds wander, or just a lot other things are taking place. I "practice " His presence a lot...when I think about it I should. There does seem like there are times when God seems silent. It could be we're to hurried, our minds wander, or perhaps we're just distracted. I just talk it over with God. If we just focus on Him, we'll hear him better.

[@laceylewis8425]

Wow this was amazing This is what God was trying to tell me thanks you God really used you

[@lilydevos4085]

We love u Jon!!!

[@maegangunner2790]

i really needed to hear this. God is really speaking through you into my life. i saw the notification and i felt like He was calling me to watch this and i couldn’t have needed to hear those words more

[@TheNutritionCoach1]

man im watching and am currently at 4:14 in the video and totally can relate to the identity issue - thanks man

[@JonJorgensonVideos]

Glad to hear it! Always great to hear I'm not alone in that. It's a struggle that I am only now beginning to understand how central it's been to so much of my life.

[@PilferpupCartoons]

Was really struggling with the same situation over the past few weeks. It feels often that it's easier to hear when in trouble or feeling guilty. But when overcoming it, all seems quiet. This really helped remind me in all the work and effort, giving up that "precious" time, is a really good gift for Him.

[@JonJorgensonVideos]

yes. Being intentional in our time with God is so important. since my little experiment, I have fallen back into my old ways. Hoping to get back to moe intentionality.

[@PilferpupCartoons]

Similarly myself, and reading regularly everyday to devote that time with respect to Him. As you said, it's much easier to study or listen to a podcast while working, as a means of making the most of our time. I suppose somewhere is an idea that the more we desire something here on earth, time, the more we should desire to give it to Him, perhaps as a form of worship?

[@livingunashamed4869]

Yes I'm really trying to make more time to be silence with God and pray longer. Like just an hour straight would be lovely.

[@ChrisvanderMerwe_cw3]

Thanks Jon for being so open and vulnerable about your struggles, it lets the rest of us know that we are not alone. I've known and walked with God many years and I feel like by this time I should know His voice clearly and there are times in the past where I have clearly experienced Him talking me and even being used to share messages from the Holy Spirit with others, and yet lately I've had some trouble recognizing His voice clearly. I don't doubt for a second that He is there and that He hears me (I seen Him work and the supernatural happen to many times not to), but it's either like He is not speaking to me directly (which I know can't be because He is always talking with us) or simply can't recognize or distinguish it clearly and like you said maybe I have just fallen out of practice of recognizing what He saying and maybe have allowed other things to crowd it out. Anyway thanks for sharing, it lets me know I am not alone in my struggles, when it seems like everybody else either hears God clearly without a problem or not at all.

[@BokangJiyane]

Thanks Jon!🙏🏾

[@chloeynoel4912]

This is EXACTLY what I needed this week. Hearing what you've learned is encouraging for me because I've been on a similar learning curve and I felt like I've been making zero progress in my faith. But hearing you go through something similar reminds me that even if I don't feel like it, I am making progress. It just takes time. Anyway, thanks for this video and your channel and just you being you, it's a blessing 😊💕

[@gracestevenson1576]

its so interesting that you're talking about this right now because I remember talking to you about this on roca when I was a leader this summer and sharing frustrations about it

[@shaekatagi6998]

Thank you so much Jon. I usually listen to every single one of your videos but this is the first one I've watched in the past 2 weeks. That's because I was getting busy and pushing God and everything that had to do with him to the "when I have time" pile that I never got to. Hearing you talk about setting aside time to listen to God was really convicting, and I'm going to start doing that, even tho I'm so busy. Cuz Christ is a priority

[@JonJorgensonVideos]

Glad it was convicting. I hope it leads you to make some changes. Thanks for watching!

[@shaekatagi6998]

@@JonJorgensonVideos I actually started doing the past couple days, and I didn't expect to see changes in my life so quickly, but it really helped. Thanks!

[@bogalusatv1768]

I was where you're at one point. I've had moments where I have failed guide so close that it feels like I can reach out and touch him. But I've also had times where he didn't feel near at all. But and my heart I feel he is always with us we are just more open to him sometimes than other. Your time will come and it will be the most Divine yet Supernatural thing you ever experienced. But no matter what you are doing God's work and reaching people through your Channel and I commend you for that.

[@elliemackay6668]

Hey Jon, Great video, really challenged me to put time aside for God that isn’t when I’m doing something else (I’m a classic clean with God/ drive with God kinda person!) Thanks for all your encouragement on this channel, Ellie ☺️

[@lizsunseri]

Praying for you! God be with you

[@madisonhoward5716]

Thanks so much for this.Praise God❤️

[@danielwright3502]

Thanks Jon! This was a huge encouragement for me today been feeling like I’ve flatlined for a while a great message to remind me the truth!

[@marysenillo6335]

Thank you for this Jon

[@ghahhlkjs2856]

Wow ! God bless you ! Really needed this

[@jasmine5133]

Thank you so much Jon 😊 It felt like this video was made for me cos I really needed this! I've actually been struggling with not feeling God's presence this week; I also tried to set aside time to hear from Him but I didn't hear or feel anything but this video helped a lot so thank you again 😊

[@brittanyhoosier8689]

Thanks for sharing this Jon.

[@jacquieturner4658]

I am so glad I subscribed to this channel. You are amazing!

[@maryd4855]

Thanks for this video! It really spoke to where I am right now. Have a great weekend!

[@g2ace_76]

I can relate so much in this video. It's actually helped me loads in understanding how to practise hearing God knowing that jis presence is with me Always. Thanks bro!

[@princemills6022]

Wow, thank you for sharing this with us, Jon! 3 - achievers... That sentiment reminds me of Martha when Jesus was at Lazarus' home and Mary was with Jesus and Martha was cooking and all that 😅

[@jeemariebatosin7252]

Feel you jud 💖tenkyuu

[@savannah1171]

Such an amazing experience thank you so much for the share. I always want to find ways to build my relationship with the LORD, so I will be trying this out.😊

[@haroldpetiluna281]

Yeah i know this, but there are times i couldnt connect to him causeim trying my best to cennect him, when i just needed to let him... not being conscious that hes there or not, but letting him touch my soul and admiring that hes there..... Thanks man i pray God use you more

[@mariaplett8826]

oh FRICK this is so me! thank you so much for this it kind of hit me in the gut

[@Koeytinny]

I loved this! Thank you Jon x

[@ariantozai6305]

Thank You Very much for sharing,.

[@ashcheri680]

Love the focus of your videos! Watching them just makes me happy and refocuses my day :)

[@faithhopelove001]

So timely!

[@hannahhillig9970]

Exactly what i needed

[@abigailsheehan6895]

I’ve noticed I get caught up in everything way too often as well. I tend to complain about my situation, instead of simply quieting my soul and listening. For the past 2 years, I struggled with hearing God. I couldn’t understand why he had shut a door to music ministries, when I thought for certain that’s where He was leading me. Finally, in August, I had to quiet my soul and listen. When I did, my mind wandered to kids ministries, which I knew God was calling me to do, but I would rather be a leader for the music ministry. But in that moment, I felt a push to ask about leading small groups for kids’ church. Initially, I came up with a list of excuses: inadequacy, lack of time, etc. But the calling still persisted. So, I did it. Turns out, the director of kids ministries was praying for leaders, and I was an answer to it. Just goes to show that God’s always working, even if we don’t see it or feel it.

[@obrean8795]

Waaaaah! This is really really helpful! 😭 Thank you! ❤

[@jrios109]

Wow man! I hadn’t thought of how deep, but beautiful this topic is! O_O

[@jeannemariethompson424]

It is very challenging. Truth is often times God voice isnt going to be loud. If I sit and try to listen to His word I will get frustrated. But then all of a sudden I get a voice when I am not stressing about it.

[@infantryrecon101st]

I would really recommend a fast Jon. I did a fast last year for 7 days and it was amazing.

[@DailyWeDo]

Great message!

[@beautikate9910]

Love your words. Thank you :)

[@BaileyCroffordMusic]

not only is this an amazing video, but i also realized i'm not the only one who loves early Christmas & stripes!

[@livingwaternetwork1]

Thanks. I love your videos. blessings

[@uff5657]

I only experienced something like that for one time. In our youth group we tried to listen to gods voice, and 10 minutes i just thought about nothing, until i saw a specific picture: The last supper, and from the left top corner a black "thing/ink" wanted to spread over the page, until a light came from jesus to defeat it. And after all that, the group sat together and we all talked about what we saw, and 7 of us saw pictures in their head not similiar, but with the same overall "message": light defeating darkness.

[@dns3111]

God loves you all

[@maryimhogiemhe4408]

Ohhh this is so powerful!!

[@rainygyal6771]

Man I haven’t watched you Jon in so long... 😭😭

[@philbofettiArchive]

I appreciate that

[@CodyHoward]

Also a 3... wow I resonated with this one Jon! Going to be focusing on being still this week.

[@JonJorgensonVideos]

Shouts to my fellow 3s. The struggle is real. Haha. Much love, man!

[@CodyHoward]

@@JonJorgensonVideos too real. Haha Hope you're doing well!

[@jamielin7692]

Thanks Jon. I definitely need to work on this.

[@juliavanoosten1093]

Your story reminds me of the story about martha & mary when Jesus comes and visits

[@Jephczech]

Really inspiring thank you!!

[@livtracii5493]

I love this episode so much

[@momorider7056]

Great video. Thank you

[@ramysherif4323]

For everyone feeling guilt because they can't hear God, please don't worry. You can hear God through many ways. Firstly, he might be guiding you by placing objects and challenged in your life and showing you what is right for you to do. For instance, there was a series of events that happened that made me change my taste of music, and I feel like that was from God. Secondly, reading the Bible and praying are a form of communicating with God and feeding your spirit. Thirdly, you may have dreams or thoughts that are so holy that they might seem from God. Fourthly, you might just hear him one day. Just keep in mind, if you can't hear God, it doesn't just mean that he isn't there, but that he is helping someone that is more in need.

[@richardkelly806]

Hi jon great video.i've learn that in no way can ee do a favour for God or try to prove to people or even to ourselfs that He is God, because He does not need to prove Himself.also i learned that God walks with each one of us a very personal way.as christians God does many things to us in general but when the walk gets upclose it gets more personal and He reveals and do things differently in the a manner you never heard or read about.bless!

[@steezefly3441]

Love the shirt bro

[@lascartasdegabriel29]

Brothers Iam struggling extremly hard...Pray for me.

[@jamesmartin3996]

Wow. That....wow. Yeah....I felt that

[@kathystammen8774]

Please pray for me. I’m really struggling.

[@fluxtwee2804]

im not a christian and I still dont wuite understand how one could be one. Regardless I watch your poem vids. Youre great dude

[@naomi9449]

My mom always says God is always talking you just have to listen, I've found that statement to be really true. I think hearing God is based on how much you know Him and what kind of relationship you've built with Him. Like for me I talk to God a lot like out of no where because it helps me process things and He'll start talking just as randomly (it seems like to me). And some stuff God says is like "what?" so you have to go and ask Him what that means. The thing with me is I constantly question if I'm doing this right did I hear you right God? Have I been doing this wrong the whole time ? Was what they were saying for me? So, it's not the silence it's everything that's He's saying to me. And other things. Long story short pay attention to everything and talk to God about your feelings of Him being silent because He'll definitely answer.

[@ANTONIOENCISO-y6j]

You don't know "him". Stop deceiving yourself. "He" does not exist!

[@XILEAYY]

I sat in silence and I got "actions before reason" so now I have to figure out what gods saying here...

[@SinthiaCarvalho78]

I love you

[@DylanRiggs_]

So good

[@jemimahtharakan9806]

Oh my Gosh. This was for me 😦

[@EllyYuenMusic]

Hey Jon! You have great points! But can you be more specific in what you do in the morning when you said that you set aside 30 minutes to try to tune in and listen to God's Spirit?? Like do you just sit in silence ('cause isn't that like mediation)? Do you play Christian music and reflect on the words? Do you read the Bible?

[@GB-gk7yb]

🙋🙋this is deep.

[@LifeLifemoreAbundantly]

God Bless. Pray for REAL Christian conservative leaders to be elected into political office throughout ALL of America! Americans are now facing good vs. evil not right-wing vs. left-wing.

[@Declaringthendfromthebeginning]

My Grace is suffeciant

[@josephthistle7026]

When u do gods will u will feel him

[@passyk9968]

Thank you for being honest on this. But it sounds like God did speak to you, maybe not how you wanteded it.

[@Sibyv]

Hi John, This is not related to this video but I m really looking for an answer for a recent doubt. Is it okay to listen to subliminal message to achieve what you want?! I m really not sure.. Its just positive messages changing your limiting negative self thought...is that bad!?

[@meowgaetan7159]

Hi Siby, I think that it is okay to listen/watch positive videos. As for me, I would recommend watching Jon's spoken word videos, Clayton Jennings is good at his spoken word too,if you're interested. Have a blessed week. hope I could help 🤗

[@mayaliemoulton762]

Funny intro😁

[@Nenie]

Bars

[@Juju-tw7we]

what's your MBTI / myers briggs if you're enneagram 3 ? if you don't mind me asking :D

[@sharmaraza]

I’d like to know that too! Haha. I thought its just me. 😂