God wants to speak to you 🗣️

God speaks to us on a daily basis, so why do we have such a hard time hearing Him? There’s a hilarious line in an old Jackie Chan movie that illustrates this dilemma perfectly. Jackie is trying to communicate with the character played by Chris Tucker, and he says, “Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?” Communication is difficult in any relationship, especially when there is a language barrier or a problem with transmission. The famous cellular company’s commercial says it so well: “Can you hear me now?”

Do you ever have problems hearing from God? Everyone I know expresses this frustration. We want to hear from God, but we can’t hear His voice. We want to obey His every command, but we can’t hear His instructions.

So what’s the solution? Here are a few options that helped me hear from God:

1. Read the Word of God. It’s His instruction manual and love letter: “the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword...” (Hebrews 4:12, NIV).
2. Set aside a secret place to meet with God. My favorite spot is a coffee shop. I order a cappuccino, put on my headphones, read the Bible, and write down thoughts that come to my mind.
3. Invite the Holy Spirit to fill your brain, body, and spirit. "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this." (Revelation 4:1, NIV)
4. Focus your mind on “God thoughts.” God generally speaks to our minds through thoughts—His usual method of communication. Yes, He can speak in an audible voice, send an angel, enlist a donkey, or write on a wall. But He usually speaks to your mind to think creative, healthy, and divine thoughts.

It’s not too hard to hear the voice of God in your mind. It’s just a matter of discerning His thoughts, the enemy’s lies, society’s errors, and our negative self-talk. Whom will you listen to? When you conquer the battle in your mind and learn how to discern His voice, you will be built to last because you’re a miracle.

Your friend, Paul Marc Goulet