hello and welcome my dear friend if you've been seeking God's guidance on a certain issue hoping to hear his voice on matters like a relationship career decision or personal struggle you're not alone you're here for a reason and it's not a coincidence that you're seeing this message today God has a word for you and through this message we'll dive into the story of Elijah to uncover how to hear the still small voice of the Lord we'll explore not only how God speaks but also how we can position ourselves to hear him more clearly the power
of listening in our busy lives we're constantly seeking answers whether it's for relationships career paths or personal dilemmas you might have found yourself asking is this person the one for me is this friendship fall falling apart for a reason should I stay in this job even though everything seems to be pushing me out often we desperately want to hear God's opinion his voice guiding us through these challenges the thing is God is speaking the problem lies in whether we are tuned in to hear him so today we're going to explore one of the key ways
that God speaks and how you can discern his voice a lesson from Elijah let's look at First Kings 19: 11 and 12 here Elijah a mighty Prophet who had heard the voice of God many times was in a moment of deep Despair and searching for direction God instructed Elijah to stand on the mountain before him and as Elijah stood there a great wind tore through the mountains shattering rocks but the Lord was not in the Wind after the wind an earthquake shook the ground but the Lord was not in the earthquake after the earthquake a
fire raged through the land but the Lord was not in the fire then came something different a still Small Voice how often do we like Elijah expect God to reveal himself through grand gestures powerful signs or dramatic events we wait for passive signals or clear-cut answers yet God often chooses to speak in the Stillness through that small gentle whisper the still Small Voice many Believers describe hearing God's voice as an inner prompting a quiet peaceful nudge that comes with certainty even when it defies your current desires it's not always the booming voice we expect but
rather an intrusive thought or gentle urge that aligns with his word it often tells you to do something that your flesh resists like getting up to pray when you'd rather stay in bed when you hear the voice of the Lord it is never in contradiction to his word this Divine whisper comes with peace Clarity and a call to action that May challenge your comfort zone but lead to growth for example if you're asking God whether to pursue a relationship you may be looking for external signs the way this person makes you feel what others say
about them or how convenient it might be but deep inside there might be an uneasiness or lack of peace a small whisper that says this isn't the right path or perhaps you feel peace when everything around you is chaotic signaling that God's approval is there even if the situation doesn't make sense on the surface creat space to hear God so how do we position ourselves to hear this still Small Voice one of the first steps is to create space for silence and Solitude in your life just as Elijah went to the mountain to hear from
God you too must sometimes step away from the noise and distractions of daily life Jesus himself modeled this repeatedly in the gospels he would often Retreat to solitary places to pray and communicate with his father even though he was surrounded by crowds and constantly ministering to others he knew the importance of quiet time alone with God you might be involved in numerous activities relationships Church groups family obligations but without Quiet Moments to Simply Be In God's Presence you may miss his voice it's in these moments of solitude when the noise of life quiets down that
you can hear God speak most clearly silencing distractions how often do you hear God speaking when glued to a phone or distracted by the Whirlwind of daily tasks many people have found that God speaks most clearly in moments of Stillness often when away from distractions like phones or other constant inputs in a world that thrives on social media emails and text it's easy to miss his voice amidst the noise to hear God's voice clearly it's essential to eliminate those distractions and be present with him some have experienced Clarity by stepping away from their devices for
a few days no emails no social media during this time of undivided attention God's voice comes through more clearly offering Divine instruction and peace it's it's often noted that distractions like technology can interfere with hearing not only others but also God God is always speaking but the challenge lies in making the space to listen obedience unlocks God's voice another key to hearing God's voice is obedience Elijah heard from God because he obeyed God's instruction to go to the mountain before Elijah could hear the still Small Voice he had to follow through with God's Direction no
matter how uncertain it seemed in the same way when God speaks to you whether through a gentle nudge or a clear word you must act on it for example if you sense God telling you to step back from a toxic friendship follow that guidance when we're faithful in the little things God entrusts us with more Jesus himself said if you love me keep my Commandments John 14:15 obedience is an expression of love for God and it opens the door for further Revelation and blessings sometimes we can't hear God's next instruction because we haven't yet followed
the last one he gave us acknowledge God in all your ways Proverbs 3:6 says in all your ways acknowledge Him and He Shall direct your paths this isn't just about the big decisions in life it's about including God in every aspect of your daily walk are you acknowledging God in your friendships your career your finances and your relationships sometimes we ask God to bless certain areas of Our Lives while we hold control over others we may pray God bring me a spouse but at the same time we're not letting him guide Our dating choices we
might say Lord direct my career path but we ignore his voice when he tells us to pursue something outside of our comfort zone acknowledge God in everything you do seek his wisdom trust his timing and align your heart with his will when we acknowledge Him as Lord over all areas of Our Lives we invite his Direction and guidance in ways we may not even expect God speaks in The Quiet Moments in this journey of seeking God's voice remember that his communication often comes in The Quiet Moments just as Elijah discovered that God wasn't in the
wind earthquake or fire but in the still Small Voice you too must create the space to hear him God speaks through his word word through the Holy Spirit and through the peace or conviction in your heart but it takes intentional effort on our part to quiet the noise and distractions that often drown out his voice so today take some time to step away from the busyness of Life spend time in solitude seek God in prayer and listen for his whisper when you do you'll find that he is always there ready to guide you comfort you
and lead you into his perfect will remember God's voice isn't always in the grand gestures or obvious signs it's often in the quiet Whispers of the heart Elijah learned that and so can you if you want to hear God more clearly practice obedience create space for silence and acknowledge Him in all your ways you'll be amazed at how much he has to say when you truly listen thank you for taking this journey with me if this message resonated with you please like share it with others who might benefit And subscribe to the channel continue your
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