By Dr. Layne McDonald To build a morning prayer routine that helps you hear God’s voice, you must shift from a posture of performance to a posture of presence. This begins by creating a dedicated space of silence, anchoring your heart in a short passage of Scripture, and intentionally waiting for 5 to 10 minutes to listen rather than just speak. By combining consistent stillness with a "listening journal," you train your spiritual ears to recognize the gentle, conversational