11/09/2026
“How do I hear God?”
Maybe you’ve heard someone say, “God told me this,” and you’re wondering, “How do I know when God is speaking to me?”
First, don’t assume that every thought, feeling, dream, or voice you experience is God speaking.
1. Start with the Word of God.
God has already spoken to us through His Word.
2 Timothy 3:16 says, All scripture is given by inspiration of God.
So if you think God is telling you something, the first question is👇
Does it agree with Scripture?
God will never tell you to do something that contradicts His Word.
For example, if you feel, “I should forgive this person,” that agrees with God's Word.
But if you feel, I should take revenge, that's not God because Scripture tells us to forgive and not repay evil for evil.
2. Pray and ask God for direction.
When you don't know what to do, don't just follow your feelings
Go to God and say👇
Lord, I don't know what to do. Please give me wisdom and help me understand Your will.”
James 1:5 says that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask God.
Always Pay attention to godly wisdom.
Sometimes God's direction becomes clearer as you pray, study Scripture.
3 seek wise counsel from mature Christians.
Proverbs 11:14 teaches that there is safety in an abundance of counselors.
So don't make every major decision based on, I just feel like God told me.
Slow down. Pray. Check the Word. Seek wise counsel.
4 Obey what God has already shown you.
Sometimes we're asking,
God, what should I do?
while we're ignoring something He has already told us to do.
You don't need a special voice from heaven to know that you should forgive, tell the truth, avoid sin, love people, pray, or study God's Word.
Start obeying what God has already made clear.
And as you walk with Him, you will become more attentive to His direction and other ways He speaks.
So, how do you hear God?
Scripture, Prayer, Godly counsel Obedience.
And remember this👇
Don't chase voices. Chase God.
The more you know His Word and walk closely with Him, the better you will recognize what agrees with Him.
You don't have to figure everything out in one day.
You're learning to walk with God ,and that's a journey.