Unless I am in a disposition of surrender, with my eyes fixed on Jesus, listening for that movement of the Spirit, I miss the opportunities God has for me. If I move ahead in an egocentric compulsiveness it is actually the kingdom of self that I am establishing. It can sound good and look good, but it is not God. Interior listening is absolutely key to living the Spirit filled and lead life. Asking questions is really important so that God can direct our paths.
Simple questions work very well.
Increase it if it is. So often in ministering or in a prayer meeting, for example, people do not ask and listen to God. It sounds good or like God, so the person charges ahead and says it. Rather, questing, seeking, and discernment are needed first. Once the inspiration has been acted upon we return to phases one and two.