HOW DO I HEAR THE VOICE OF GOD?
Viviane Almeida
A few days ago, a young man asked me some interesting questions:
“How do I hear God's voice? How do I listen to God? How does God speak? How do I know it is the voice of God? ”
I confess I didn't know how to answer, so I reflected a lot! I thought I would have to give a very thorough explanation to all these questions. After meditating on this for a long period of time, the conclusion brought me full satisfaction.
But first, I summarized all these questions into one.
* "How can I be sure that it is really God who is speaking to me?" *
Second, I have to clarify that my conclusion is not theological or religious in nature, it is basically based on my personal experience.
And lastly, I have no intention of making it a rule for anyone, not even for me. Listening to God cannot be reduced to a rule. There are no rules when it comes to a relationship with God!
* How do I know that it is God himself who is speaking to me? *
* I know, because I know My Father's voice. * Simple as that.
Perhaps you were disappointed by the simplicity of the answer. But I have no other!
I know, because I know my Father's Voice.
When someone talks on the phone to his father, mother, wife, husband, he/she immediately recognizes the voice, because they know the person's voice! I dare to say that depending on the way said person speaks, you can even determine what the person's mood is at that moment!
This is only possible because over time, through continuous coexistence, the people have learned to recognize each other's voice without even realizing it.
It is the same with our FATHER ... We learn to discern His voice naturally when we speak with Him and vice versa. As this dialogue becomes a constant, we come to know His voice. For many times I even know His feelings regarding what He is saying to me!
* God speaks in many ways and through different means, however, the Father's voice is the same, that is, His essence does not change! To gain full conviction and insight into His voice, there is no other way but to build a daily relationship with the Father. *
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Translated by: Filipe S.S.Gouvea
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