Too many times we find amongst us individuals who make questionable choices and assertions and will justify same by ‘God told me.’

Since God is Spirit, He must have a language natural to Him and His realm of existence just as the English man speaks English etc

The conversation of the woman at the well was based, not on personal experiential knowledge of God but was based on second hand information

In our own strength, we can only rely on what we see, hear and feel in order to evaluate circumstances and relationships to make decisions. When the Holy Spirit comes to live in us, He opens up in us an entirely new dimension of understanding; showing us things we could never figure out by ourselves

Reflecting on James 1:2-4 and considering that adversity must of necessity come – Ecclesiastes 7:14 (TLB) – can a man truly prepare for adversity?

in troubled times and in the face of persistent difficulties, I have to make the choice, either to crumble and sulk in self-pity; or
see in them an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that I can.

Every difficult, unjust and painful situation is an opportunity to entrust ourselves to the Lord who judges righteously.

Psalm 119:1-3 suggests that you can be in the way and be defiled!

Psalm 107:1-5 speaks to the assigned duties of every man that claims to be a believer, a son or daughter of the living God.

You would only pray to one who is superior to you and who has capacity and ability to act upon and answer your prayers. Step back and search you heart how you truly see this God you are praying to?