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Wim Kamphorst

Test an impression

Seven calm questions about an impression, dream or image

You have received an impression, dream, image or thought, and you wonder whether it comes from God. These seven questions help you look at it calmly. The test does not decide anything for you. Nothing is stored.

1 Does the impression fit what the Bible says about God and about people?

See also: 1 John 4:1

2 Does the impression point to Jesus, rather than mainly to yourself or someone else?

See also: John 16:14

3 Does the impression breathe love, even when it says something difficult?

See also: 1 Corinthians 13:2

4 Does the impression bring peace over time, even when it challenges you?

See also: Colossians 3:15

5 When you share the impression, does someone you trust recognise something in it?

See also: Proverbs 11:14

6 Does the impression lead to good fruit, such as faith, hope and care for others?

See also: Galatians 5:22

7 Does the impression leave you free, without pressure, fear or haste?

See also: 2 Timothy 1:7