How God Speaks to Us | 🔊 4 Powerful Ways to Hear Him Every Day

My mentor recently had me ask Jesus about something that was bothering me.

This time, when I closed my eyes to connect with Him, it wasn't about the words, the verses, or even visions.

I only felt Jesus, full of compassion, sitting quietly with me.

Funny thing is, that’s exactly what I needed. Tears filled my eyes as His presence communicated the care, comfort, and support my heart was longing for. I felt so seen. I fully embraced this moment with Him, and once my stress was dispelled, I knew just what to do. 💖💡

So this time, He spoke to me through a feeling, which ushered a gut knowing.

If I’d been hung up on how I expected Him to speak, I might have missed exactly what I needed.

Ever wonder if God’s been waiting for you to tune in? The Creator of the universe longs to meet you where you are—through whispers, nudges, and His living Word. His voice is speaking to you, not just in grand gestures of burning bushes, but often in the quiet, simple, everyday moments.

So, tuning in to the variety of communication methods (and the one He’s specifically designed you to lean towards) will help you connect more with His heart and guidance.

Let’s dive into four ways of how God speaks to us 📣:

1. SEEING 👀

Our imagination is a divine gift that allows us to see beyond our physical surroundings into the realm of spiritual possibilities and metaphors. If you close your eyes and picture a beach in Hawaii (the blue ocean, a palm tree, and a white hammock in the breeze), that's the same inner screen where your spiritual eyes can see visions of heavenly views and God’s activity. Our dreams can also be vibrant channels of God’s insight.

Example: Elisha’s Vision (2 Kings 6:15-17); Joseph’s Dreams (Genesis 37:5-10)

Exercise: Quiet yourself and ask God to reveal something to you through your imagination. It could be an image, a scene, or a symbolic picture. What does this image inspire in you? How does it speak to God’s nature or His will for your life?

2. HEARING 👂🏽

Sometimes, God's voice comes as a thought—a word or phrase. Whether it’s through a song, a friend’s words, a Bible verse, or a sentence in your spirit, God’s voice can break through the noise. Our thoughts, when aligned with God’s Word, become a conduit for hearing His voice.

Example: Elijah's Still Small Voice (1 Kings 19:11-13); Samuel’s Encounter (1 Samuel 3)

Exercise: Next time you’re at a stoplight, ask God for a word (maybe a fruit of the Spirit) of what He’s wanting to release to someone in another car nearby—then pray it over them! Or, you can always think of a friend and do the same.

3. KNOWING 💡

Sometimes, you just know. It’s a deep, unshakable conviction in your spirit about a direction or truth, guided by the Holy Spirit (John 16:13). This knowing is a profound intuition, sense, or urging the Holy Spirit uses to guide us in our decisions and relationships, manifesting as divine wisdom.

Example: Peter's Revelation of Jesus' Identity (Matthew 16:15-17); Solomon's Request for Wisdom (1 Kings 3:5-14)

Exercise: Reflect on a recent decision or situation where you felt a deep sense of knowing. How did this knowing influence your actions? Ask God to continue sharpening this sense of spiritual intuition.

4. FEELING 💖

God also speaks through our emotions and even physical sensations. Our emotions can be indicators of God’s heart towards a situation or individual, and physical sensations can be a prompt to pray for healing or to be aware of God’s presence in a tangible way.

Example: Jesus’ Compassion (Matthew 9:36, 14:14-21, Mark 1:41, Luke 7:13); Nehemiah’s Sorrow for Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:1-4); Daniel’s Trembling (Daniel 10)

Exercise: Throughout the next week, take note of any strong emotions or physical sensations you experience. Bring these to God in prayer, asking Him to reveal how these feelings might be guiding you to act, pray, or offer compassion to those around you.

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Listening for God doesn’t need a fancy formula or a quiet mountain retreat (though, trust me, I’m ALL for a getaway with Jesus—those moments can truly transform you!). 🏞️✨ It’s about tuning in, with expectation and openness, to the God who speaks through scripture, creation, and the whispers of our hearts—through our imagination, thoughts, intuitions, and feelings.

Hearing God’s voice more clearly and confidently is your birthright! Not only is it incredibly fulfilling to hear your Creator’s voice regularly, but also the more you tune into how God speaks to us—through your spiritual senses—the more confident and attuned you become to His presence in your everyday life.

I'm with you, leaning in to hear His voice in fresh and unexpected ways. There is adventure and greater intimacy in the listening! 🗺️ ❤️

To being attuned to His voice and heart,

Kandi