I Choose Today to Hear God’s Voice

Noise…it is everywhere. As I sit on the back porch, I hear cars on the highway, garage doors lifting, airplanes overhead, birds singing. That’s just the external noise. Inside my mind, there’s another layer—worries, to-do lists, what-ifs, rehearsed conversations, and finances. And on top of all that, there’s the noise of technology—social media feeds, endless opinions, controversies, comparisons, hateful speech, division.

That’s a lot of sound for just a few minutes on the back porch.

So how, in the middle of all this noise, do we possibly hear the voice of God? How do we notice the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit—comforting, guiding, encouraging, reminding us of His love?

The answer is simple, but not always easy: we learn to listen.

Learning to Listen

In any relationship, communication is two-sided. We don’t just talk—we listen. Our relationship with God is no different. He is speaking, but the question is: are we listening?

Here are some of the ways Scripture reminds us God speaks to us:

• Through His Word (the Bible)

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness…” (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

His Word guides our steps: “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105).

• Through Teachers and Pastors

God equips leaders to build up His people (Ephesians 4:11–12). Sometimes, a pastor’s message, a mentor’s counsel, or even a devotional blog post is exactly what He uses to speak into your situation.

• Through Other People

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17). God uses friends, family, and even strangers to speak truth, encouragement, and love into our lives.

• Through Prayer and Worship

“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you…” (Jeremiah 29:12–13). Prayer and worship aren’t just about speaking to God—they are places where we can hear His still, small voice.

• Through Creation

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” (Psalm 19:1–2). The beauty of creation testifies of God’s presence, creativity, and care.

• Through the Holy Spirit

“When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth…” (John 16:13). The Spirit whispers wisdom, convicts us, comforts us, and leads us daily.

God speaks in many ways. The real question is: are we making room to hear Him?

Today’s Step

Find a quiet moment today—even if it’s just five minutes—to silence the noise around you. Choose one of these ways God speaks—through Scripture, prayer, nature, or the counsel of another believer—and invite Him to speak to you. Then pause and simply listen.