Entry 48- “Did You Say That, God?”

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

John 10:27 (NIV)

Let’s be honest: sometimes we think we’ve heard from God, only to realise later we heard our own excitement, anxiety, or assumptions echoing back at us.

Like that time I was sure God said to take that opportunity- only to find out He hadn’t said take it, He had said take your time. *such a face to palm moment*

Or that time I thought a person in my life was “sent from God,” but really, they were just sent from social media. (Hey, the algorithm is loud too!)

We often want God's voice to be like thunder- clear, loud, and unmistakable. But most of the time, it's more like the gentle nudge you feel not to send that message, or the subtle tug when you're about to walk into a place you don't belong.

Think of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. He didn’t hear God in the wind, fire, or earthquake. God came in a still, small voice. If you’re always looking for lightning bolts, you might miss the whisper in your spirit.

One morning, I was driving to work on autopilot. I heard a soft prompting in my spirit: “Take the longer route.” No thunder, no angel appearing on my dashboard, just a nudge. I almost ignored it—because who has time for traffic?

But I listened.

Later, I found out there had been an accident on the regular route I usually took—right around the time I would’ve been there. Sometimes, God's guidance looks like inconvenience. And that’s when discernment matters most.

Let’s clear this up: God still speaks. The problem is that we often can’t hear Him clearly because we’re too crowded—by noise, distractions, pressure, and fear.

It’s hard to hear God’s whisper when we’re drowning in other voices:

• The voice of comparison.

• The voice of self-doubt.

• The voice of the group chat.

• The voice of your own overthinking.

Clarity comes when we pause, pray, and position ourselves to listen. It’s not about perfection—it’s about proximity.

Signs You’re Hearing God’s Voice

1. It aligns with Scripture – God will not contradict His Word.

2. It brings peace, not pressure – Even when the message is challenging, there's a holy peace that accompanies it.

3. It’s consistent – You may hear the same word, scripture, or prompting through different sources (your devotion, a sermon, even a random stranger).

4. It leads to growth – God’s voice challenges us, but never condemns. Conviction, not confusion.

Be honest: When was the last time you sat in silence with God, not talking, just listening?

Sometimes, we want answers in our 5-minute prayers, but God wants relationship, not transactions. He’s not a vending machine. He's a loving Father.

And if you’re in a season where He’s quiet, maybe He’s training your ears- not punishing your faith.

I need YOU to remember that sometimes, clarity isn’t about a voice- it’s about a verse. Open your Bible. The guidance is in there. God still speaks... we just have to slow down and really listen.

Dear Lord, 

Tune my ears to Your frequency. Let Your whisper be louder than the world’s noise. I don’t just want to follow my feelings—I want to follow Your leading.

Where I’ve been confused, bring clarity. Where I’ve been hasty, teach me patience. Help me to discern Your voice above all others.
And when I’m unsure, remind me that even in silence, You are still speaking through Your Word, Your Spirit, and Your peace.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.