God's Voice

Some time ago a friend asked me what God's voice sounded like. In that moment I could not find the words to explain it, but I referenced it as a sense of feel more so than a sense of hearing. I can recall saying "you'll know it when you hear it" which as I reflect on the conversation today I realize that I wasn't very helpful. As my relationship with Christ has gone through ups and downs I have had seasons in my life where I didn't hear God's voice as much and/or as clear as I had in prior situations. I wondered why, but who am I to question God. I now know that the ability to hear God's voice and feel His presence is dependent on how focused you are on Him. 

Have you every been in a setting where a lot of things are going on around you and someone is trying to talk to you yet you are so distracted by your surroundings that you can't hear a thing they're saying? I mean, you know they're talking but you're not hearing or LISTENING to anything. Think of God being that person and the world around you being the distraction. It is so easy to become consumed with our jobs, finances, relationships, OTHER PEOPLE'S jobs, finances, and relationships. Some of us even focus on our gifts more than the Giver. When this happens in our lives God's voice is drowned out and we often lose our way. Thankfully, losing your way doesn't stop you from reaching your destiny. Once you've received God He will never depart from you...just like the prodigal son God is always ready to welcome you home (because He already knew you would be coming back). 

The closer you are to God the clearer His voice becomes and the quieter you become the more you are able to hear His voice. When you are focused on God you and Him are on one accord which means you will begin to think like Him versus trying to convince Him to think like you. His thoughts become your thoughts...His plans become your plans...His direction becomes your path. So to answer the question about God's voice...God speaks to us through our hearts. One of my favorite scriptures is Psalms 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart"

That's a powerful scripture in that it shows us that we don't tell God what we want/desire, but as we become one with Him He gives us those desires/wants through our heart. 

So we have to check our surroundings to see who/what is drowning out God's voice. Who/what has you so consumed that you've neglected the One who loves you most and all that He has planned for you? Silence the world and open your heart...I'm sure God has a lot that He wants to say to you. 

#FearlessFAITH