How Can We See God’s Guidance?

📝 Summary

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In this message, guest Michi Sigloch shares a powerful and personal story of how God guided his family through a season of major life decisions—leaving a job, coming to Boulder, and stepping into the unknown. Through Scripture and story, Michi shows that God is always speaking and leading, even when the way forward isn't clear. From Israel's pillar of cloud, to the voice of the Good Shepherd, to the quiet nudging of the Holy Spirit, God's guidance is available to every believer willing to pause, listen, and trust. This is a message for anyone standing at a crossroads and wanting to know: how do I follow God here?

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📌 Tips

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For the greatest impact, invite a few others to go through this study guide with you.
You don’t need to do every section and question—use what fits your group or season.
Let the Spirit highlight where to slow down and engage. </aside>

🧊 Icebreaker

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🧩 Do you like puzzles? What's the biggest one you've ever finished—or abandoned? </aside>

📖 Bible Passage(s)

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Psalm 32:8 (NIV)

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”

John 14:25–26 (ESV)

“These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”

Colossians 3:15 (AMP)

“Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise].”

Philippians 2:13 (NIV)

“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”

Joshua 3:13 (ESV)

“And when the soles of the feet of the priests bearing the ark of the Lord… shall rest in the waters of the Jordan, the waters… shall be cut off… and stand in one heap.”

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🔎 Observation

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What stands out to you in the passage(s)? Is there anything new for you to believe or obey?
What does Psalm 32:8 teach us about God's posture toward us as our guide?
In John 14, what role does Jesus say the Holy Spirit plays in our lives after He leaves?
What practical signs of God’s guidance are mentioned in these verses? What’s different (but consistent) about each? </aside>

👋 Application

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Where in your life do you feel like you’re at a crossroads right now?
- Like Anton on the hiking trail, we each come to junctions where options are unclear and all we want is guidance.
How do you typically try to "hear from God"? Has that worked in the past? Why or why not?
- Michi reminded us that God speaks through Scripture, people, peace, and circumstances. Which of these feels familiar—and which feels new?
Have you ever taken a step of faith when the outcome wasn’t certain? What happened?
- Like the priests in Joshua, sometimes obedience means getting our feet wet before the miracle happens.
Michi quoted Neil Anderson: “Walking according to the Spirit is not running or sitting still.” Are you more wired to rush ahead or stay frozen? Why?
What “puzzle pieces” in your life don’t make sense right now—but might be part of a bigger picture?
- Michi’s story showed how God can connect dots over years to reveal something he’s building.
What does it mean for you to walk “in step” with the Holy Spirit? How might you begin doing that this week?
- The picture of the yoke in Matthew 11 invited us to move not too fast and not too slow—but aligned with Jesus' pace.
Who are the trusted voices in your life who help you hear from God?
- Michi emphasized talking with mentors, friends, spouses, and family—people who are peace-filled and Spirit-led. </aside>

🏔️ Live “On Belay”

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📅 Take 30 minutes this week to pause and ask: “God, where are you guiding me right now?” Write down what comes to mind.
🧭 Have an intentional conversation with someone who knows you and Jesus well—ask for their insight or prayer over a decision you’re facing.
✍🏼 Spend time journaling the puzzle pieces in your life. What might God be assembling over time?
📖 Memorize Psalm 32:8. Let that promise soak into the way you make daily and long-haul decisions.
🐑 Reflect on what it means to follow the Good Shepherd instead of pushing your own way. Is there a surrender that needs to happen? </aside>

🙏 Prayer

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God, I trust that your eye is on me. Speak clearly.
Holy Spirit, help me slow down and walk at your pace—not ahead or behind.
Jesus, thank you for walking with me. Help me recognize your voice and follow.
Father, show me the next step, even if it’s small or scary. I’m willing.
Thank you for writing a bigger story than I can see. I want to be part of it. </aside>

🎶 Worship

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