How do you hear God's voice?

Discover how you recognise God's voice and respond to it

1What does your main moment of tuning in to God look like?

Silence

Opening my heart to Him in silence and rest, without an agenda. Reading a Bible passage thoroughly, comparing and understanding the context. Praying for others and expecting God to give a picture or word. Taking action straight away when I feel I should help someone.

2You receive a strong impression or thought. How do you check whether it comes from God?

Testing

I test it against who God is in the Bible and pay attention to inner peace. I ask myself whether it fits who I am as a child of God. I share it carefully with others and see whether it builds them up. I feel it in my body or get a strong urge to act.

3You see someone you do not know on the street or in church. What happens inside you?

Encouragement

I quietly ask God: Father, what do You see in this person? I wait calmly until God shows me something clear. I approach someone when I sense faith to pray for them. I rest in the fact that God is in me and that this already makes a difference.

4Why, in your view, does God speak to people?

Identity

Because I am his child and He wants a relationship with me. Because of Jesus' work on the cross and what He has given us. Through his Word, which the Spirit opens for us. Because He wants to make his Kingdom visible together with us.

5You get an impression to do something unusual, for example to pray for a stranger. What do you do?

Obedience

I do it, even if it feels scary. I first check whether it is wise and biblical. I first become quiet and see whether the Spirit's peace lies underneath. I ask God whether He has already prepared that person, and speak an encouragement.

6How do you deal with dreams or pictures you receive?

Dreams

I write them down and reflect on them in silence. I carefully test the pictures against the Bible. I see whether there is a message in it for someone around me. I see it as a call to pray or do something.

7Afterwards you notice that an impression was not right. What do you do?

Mistakes

I learn from it, ask forgiveness if needed and keep growing. I find out where it went wrong and test better from now on. I seek silence with the Father again. I do not get discouraged and step out again next time.

8What is the clearest sign for you that something really comes from God?

Recognising

It agrees with the Bible and brings the fruit of the Spirit. A deep rest and love that quiets my thoughts. It touches hearts and brings people closer to the Father. Faith and boldness are released.

9You go through a season in which you hear God less. What do you do?

Quiet seasons

I keep resting with Him, even without words. I hold on to what the Bible already says. I go and encourage others instead. I faithfully do what He last said.

10What should be the fruit of a church that understands God's voice?

Community

People who become more and more like Jesus, rooted in the Bible. A warm, safe place where everyone flourishes. God's power becoming visible in healing and restoration. People who know they are loved, without fear.