Have you ever wondered if you were truly hearing God—or just your own thoughts? Many of us expect God’s voice to come through dramatic signs: a booming word from heaven, a vision in the night, or a miraculous encounter.
But in my journey, I’ve learned that God often speaks in ways that are much simpler, quieter, and more consistent than we realize.
The truth is: God is always speaking. The real question is—are we listening?
But in my journey, I’ve learned that God often speaks in ways that are much simpler, quieter, and more consistent than we realize.
The truth is: God is always speaking. The real question is—are we listening?
The Quiet Nudges of God
When I think about hearing God, it’s not usually about dramatic encounters. Instead, it’s about:
•The small nudges in my heart.
•The gentle impressions that don’t leave me.
•The peace that settles in my spirit when I choose His way over mine.
What I’ve discovered is that hearing God clearly often comes down to surrender. Am I willing to obey His direction, even if it disrupts my plans or doesn’t make sense at the time?
For me, that looks like:
•Releasing the “my way or no way” mindset.
•Trusting His instructions even when they feel inconvenient.
•Letting go of my expectations for how things should happen.
•The small nudges in my heart.
•The gentle impressions that don’t leave me.
•The peace that settles in my spirit when I choose His way over mine.
What I’ve discovered is that hearing God clearly often comes down to surrender. Am I willing to obey His direction, even if it disrupts my plans or doesn’t make sense at the time?
For me, that looks like:
•Releasing the “my way or no way” mindset.
•Trusting His instructions even when they feel inconvenient.
•Letting go of my expectations for how things should happen.
A Real-Life Example: A Small Nudge That Saved Us Big Trouble
Not long ago, my son had registered for his driving test at a local Autopac office. Everything seemed fine. But then I felt a gentle prompting to stop by the main office. Honestly, it didn’t make sense—and my son definitely wasn’t thrilled. He thought I was just “overdoing things.”
But I couldn’t shake the nudge. So, despite the grumbling, we went. And here’s what we found: the first office had entered his email address incorrectly. If we hadn’t gone to the main office, he could have missed important communication and ended up delayed for months compared to his peers.
What felt like a small, unnecessary detour turned out to save us major stress. That’s how God’s voice often works—it feels subtle in the moment, but when you look back, you realize just how significant it was.
But I couldn’t shake the nudge. So, despite the grumbling, we went. And here’s what we found: the first office had entered his email address incorrectly. If we hadn’t gone to the main office, he could have missed important communication and ended up delayed for months compared to his peers.
What felt like a small, unnecessary detour turned out to save us major stress. That’s how God’s voice often works—it feels subtle in the moment, but when you look back, you realize just how significant it was.
10 Ways God Speaks to Us
Over time, I’ve learned that God uses many channels to communicate with us. Some of the most common are:
1.His Word (the Bible) – the standard for every message.
2.The witness of the Holy Spirit – a gentle inner confirmation.
3.The peace of God – calm assurance that steadies decisions (Colossians 3:15).
4.Repetition – when the same message surfaces in multiple ways.
5.Divine “coincidences” – alignments that are too perfect to be random.
6.Wise counsel – guidance from trusted, godly people.
7.Situations and circumstances – doors opening, doors closing.
8.The still, small voice – whispers that cut through the noise.
9.Dreams and visions – insights God chooses to reveal this way.
10.Nature and creation – reminders of His presence in what He made.
God is endlessly creative in how He speaks, but one truth remains constant: His voice will never contradict His Word.
1.His Word (the Bible) – the standard for every message.
2.The witness of the Holy Spirit – a gentle inner confirmation.
3.The peace of God – calm assurance that steadies decisions (Colossians 3:15).
4.Repetition – when the same message surfaces in multiple ways.
5.Divine “coincidences” – alignments that are too perfect to be random.
6.Wise counsel – guidance from trusted, godly people.
7.Situations and circumstances – doors opening, doors closing.
8.The still, small voice – whispers that cut through the noise.
9.Dreams and visions – insights God chooses to reveal this way.
10.Nature and creation – reminders of His presence in what He made.
God is endlessly creative in how He speaks, but one truth remains constant: His voice will never contradict His Word.
Becoming Familiar with His Voice
I once prayed a simple prayer: “Lord, speak to me in a language I understand.” I wasn’t asking about English, French, or Yoruba—I was asking Him to meet me in ways my heart could recognize. And in His kindness, He always has.
Jesus said it beautifully in John 10:4–5:
“When he gets them all out, he leads them and they follow because they are familiar with his voice. They won’t follow a stranger’s voice but will scatter because they aren’t used to the sound of it.”
The more time we spend with God, the more familiar His voice becomes. Just like sheep learn their shepherd’s sound, we grow in clarity and confidence as we walk closely with Him.
Jesus said it beautifully in John 10:4–5:
“When he gets them all out, he leads them and they follow because they are familiar with his voice. They won’t follow a stranger’s voice but will scatter because they aren’t used to the sound of it.”
The more time we spend with God, the more familiar His voice becomes. Just like sheep learn their shepherd’s sound, we grow in clarity and confidence as we walk closely with Him.
The Real Challenge: Tuning Out the Noise
Looking back, I can see that I almost missed God’s voice many times—not because He wasn’t speaking, but because I was too distracted, too hurried, or too attached to my own way of doing things.
But every time I chose to pause, surrender, and listen, I discovered He had been speaking all along.
That’s the beauty of walking with God: hearing His voice isn’t meant to be a rare, once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s meant to be the normal rhythm of our daily relationship with Him.
But every time I chose to pause, surrender, and listen, I discovered He had been speaking all along.
That’s the beauty of walking with God: hearing His voice isn’t meant to be a rare, once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s meant to be the normal rhythm of our daily relationship with Him.
God Is Still Speaking
So let me leave you with this truth: Hearing God clearly is not about chasing a dramatic moment—it’s about cultivating a daily posture of listening.
He longs for His voice to be normal in our lives. And He promises to guide those who are willing to follow.
? Reflection Questions for You:
•How do you filter God’s voice from the noise in your life?
•What helps you personally recognize when He’s speaking to you?
He longs for His voice to be normal in our lives. And He promises to guide those who are willing to follow.
? Reflection Questions for You:
•How do you filter God’s voice from the noise in your life?
•What helps you personally recognize when He’s speaking to you?
Next Step: Grow Deeper in Hearing God’s Voice
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? Join our Mom 360 Mentorship Community and get access to powerful spiritual growth resources—including teachings and tools on How to Discern the Voice of God.
? Sign up here: mom360.youniversityhq.com
Because hearing God clearly isn’t just possible—it’s your inheritance as His child. ?
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