How To Hear God’s Voice More Clearly

Sometimes, we find ourselves having to make a decision, but are unsure about what to do. We ask God for direction, but we feel he has gone silent. This can be frustrating and make us feel alone in our decisions. I’ve been there, and I’ve found some things that help me hear God’s voice more clearly and discern what he is telling me to do. I am sharing those here today; I hope this helps.

Read The Bible

One of the best ways to hear from God is to read your Bible. God speaks to and guides us through his word. Reading the Bible reveals God’s character and shows us how God has directed others in the past, helping us recognize whether what we are considering would be something God would approve of or direct someone to do. Reading the Bible helps build our faith and reminds us that if God came through for different people in the Bible, he would come through and be there for us, too.

Pray

Whatever situation you may be facing and need help getting through, ask God for help through prayer; He is willing and able to help. After you pray, pause, listen, and discern where he is leading you or what he is telling you to do. You can also ask other trusted people to pray for you. God hears our prayers, and he always comes through for us right on time. Sometimes his response isn’t loud or obvious and can come to us as a still, small voice.

Tune Out Other Voices

The amount of information we have access to can be overwhelming. It can paralyze us when it comes to decision-making, cause us to overthink, and make us anxious. Sometimes, you have to tune out all the other voices, including those of the media and social media, and tune in to the voice of God. You can do this by praying, reading your Bible, and listening to worship music. God will guide you.

I hope you found this helpful. I also hope that these things will help you hear God's voice more clearly and discern what he’s telling you to do the next time you have to make a decision and are not quite sure what to do.

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”- Hebrews 4:12