Today, I want to talk about your Q&A with God—not mine, but yours. Have you asked God for something lately? And more importantly, are you getting the answers?

If you have a question, there’s an answer. If you don’t have a question, there’s no answer.

The question is: What are you deliberately doing to get the answer? And are you open to receiving it?

Worry vs. Asking for Answers

Let’s first look at worry. Worry is the antithesis of getting answers. Are you a worrier?

I was raised by a worrier, and I used to wonder what in the world she was worrying about. Worry often stems from things that haven’t happened yet—your brain creating problems before they even arise.

Worry doesn’t change anything. If you want a different experience, you’ve got to do something different. Faith without works is dead—and faith starts with asking. You need to ask someone with more power than you. For me, that’s God. What do you want? What outcome are you seeking?

Here’s the key: The outcome is never about other people. It’s about how you want to feel.

A Personal Example

My mom used to worry constantly about finances. She came from the Great Depression, and it shaped her reality. She would act like there was never enough, and I would find myself adopting that fear, believing there wouldn’t be enough.

But worry didn’t solve anything. What we often fail to realize is that the worry isn’t about the problem; it’s about the way we feel about it.

Creating a System for Receiving Answers

I have a method for receiving answers, and it didn’t happen overnight. At first, it came naturally, but when I became more aware, my busy mind started getting in the way.

When you become curious and ask, the answer often comes immediately.

Here’s how I do it: When I ask, I do it in two ways:

1. I ask in a clear way—What do I want, and what do I expect?
   
2. I ask, “What do you think I should do?”
   
   

When I’m writing, creating, or seeking guidance, I ask for my spirit guide or the creative spirit to help me. And the answers come through impulses—those little nudges, those thoughts that come when I’m not overthinking it.

Recognizing the Difference Between Procrastination and Guidance

A big question I have is: Is this an impulse, or am I procrastinating?

For example, when I’m in the kitchen looking for something, I’ll get distracted and think about a different task, like wanting to listen to Christmas music.

But then, bam, I’ll get the impulse to check the drawer where I keep my speaker. In that drawer, I found what I was looking for—the charger for my blender.

It’s funny how we’ll think we’re procrastinating when, in reality, we’re being guided. The key is being open to receiving that guidance and acting on it.

Ask and Receive – The Nanosecond of Answers

When you ask, the answers come immediately. It’s not always going to be a massive, life-changing answer; sometimes it’s a feeling of peace or a simple thought.

For instance, one day I asked for guidance before I recorded this podcast. The question was simple: “What should I talk about today?” Almost immediately, I had the idea for this very episode. It was a nanosecond of inspiration.

That’s how answers work. If you’re asking from the heart and open to receiving, you’ll get them almost instantaneously.

The Power of Trust

You’ve probably experienced it yourself—sometimes, we pray and ask, but the answers don’t feel as clear as we’d like.

Doubt often sneaks in. But doubt isn’t from God; doubt is just a misperception that you won’t get what you’ve asked for.

If you’re not receiving answers, ask yourself: Are you open to receiving them?

For me, there was a time when I was praying for my father before his surgery. The answer I received was, “It’s going to be okay.” I took comfort in that answer. But after the surgery, my father passed away. I was furious. Why did God say it would be okay if it weren’t?

The next thought came immediately: “It was my timing. It was God’s plan.”

That moment taught me a crucial lesson: sometimes the answers are given in time, not all at once. The key is trusting God’s timing, not our own.

Practical Steps to Connect with God

1. Ask: When you’re looking for guidance, don’t hesitate. Ask. Whether it’s a big question or a small one, ask God for what you need.
   
2. Listen: When you ask, be ready to receive. Listen for the impulse, the feeling, or the idea that follows.
   
3. Trust: Trust that when you ask, the answers come. Don’t doubt. You’re worthy of receiving the answers you seek.
   
4. Take Action: Often, the answers come as small nudges. When you get an impulse, act on it—even if it feels like procrastination. The more you trust and follow these impulses, the more guidance you’ll receive.
   
   

The Manifestation Process

Asking and receiving isn’t just a spiritual exercise—it’s also tied to manifestation. You’re putting energy into the universe, and when you’re in alignment with that energy, things shift. But manifestation works best when you’re open to receiving what you ask for.

Final Thoughts: Trust the Process

You’ll be amazed at how quickly the answers come if you honestly ask and listen. And when you stop doubting, the doors to your answers open wide.

Remember, God knows you better than you know yourself. He knows the questions before you ask them. When you ask with an open heart, you’re going to receive precisely what you need, right when you need it.

So, let go of the doubt. Ask, listen, trust, and receive. You are worthy of the answers.

Takeaway: Asking and receiving go hand in hand.

When you ask for answers, be prepared to receive them. Trust that the guidance you need will come to you in a nanosecond, as long as you stay open to it. Keep asking, keep receiving, and trust the process.

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