There are a lot of things about Christianity that I love and enjoy, like reading my bible, going to church, and digging into the Word through bible study. But I really struggle to listen to the Voice of God. How do I know when I’m hearing from God? What does His voice sound like?

The other day Martha and I interviewed Mark Virkler from cwgministries.org and he has a lot of resources to help with this question. He wrote 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice. I loved his approach. Here are the 4 steps in summary. I recommend you read further on this website.

1) Be Quiet – go to a quiet place – be at peace and not in a hurry. The First Key – actually be prepared to listen – with your mouth shut and your ears open. (I struggle with this)

2) Imagine that you are talking with God. Picture it in your mind. God is real – ask Him to give you an image that focus’ your thoughts on Him. (I picture talking with God on a mountain meadow)

3) Recognize God’s voice by listening to the spontaneous thoughts that pop in your head – that appear to come out of nowhere.

4) Write down whatever you hear – (Sometimes I prayer Journal – writing down my question and waiting for an answer to enter my mind)

Hearing God’s voice is a discipline that takes time. Recognizing His voice, and not the voice of the enemy or your own mind, is similar to controlling your breathing during a panic attack or when learning to drive. Both eventually become 2nd nature, and so will hearing the voice of God.

Start today – He is talking – are you listening?

Isaiah 30:21

Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.