Tag: Listening to God

March 24, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Don’t Trade Your Fire for Their Formula

Opening Verse

“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”
Matthew 6:6 (KJV)

Introduction

Sometimes we try so hard to be accepted by others that we forget who we are in God. But real power, real purpose, and real direction come from being alone with Him. Not from big stages. Not from people’s praise. Just Him.

Devotional Story

A young man had prayed for years to be noticed. He wanted to help people. He wanted his voice to matter. One day, the doors opened. He got invited into meetings with important people—folks he used to admire from a distance.

At first, he was excited. He thought, “God really answered my prayer.” But after a while, he noticed something. Every time he spoke about what God was showing him in prayer, people would go quiet. They smiled, but it was clear—they didn’t want to hear anything that sounded too bold or too different.

So, he started changing. He toned down his words. He shared what he thought they wanted to hear. Slowly, he stopped spending time with God the way he used to. And deep down, something was missing.

One night, he sat alone and prayed. No crowd. No lights. Just him and God. And right there, in the quiet, God spoke again. Not with a loud voice, but a deep reminder:

“I called you in secret. Don’t lose Me in public.”

He realized something big—he didn’t need approval from people to do what God had told him. The same quiet room where God first spoke to him was the place he needed to return to. That’s where the fire had started. And that’s where it would burn again.

What This Means

God wants your heart more than your performance. Don’t change who you are just to fit in. Don’t water down the truth just to be liked. Go back to the quiet place. Go back to prayer. That’s where God gives strength, direction, and boldness.

When the world says, “Be like everyone else,” God says, “Be who I made you to be.”

Think About This

  • Are you shrinking back just to be accepted?

  • When was the last time you really sat with God—no phone, no noise, just Him?

  • What has He told you in private that you’ve been afraid to walk out in public?

Prayer

Lord, I’ve let other voices get louder than Yours. I’ve tried to fit in when I should’ve stood out. Bring me back to the quiet place where it’s just You and me. Help me to remember that everything good starts with You. Speak to me again. I’m listening. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Closing Verse

“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:2 (KJV)

January 30, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Small Still Voice

Opening Verse

“And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.”
1 Kings 19:12 (KJV)

Introduction

Life is loud. The world shouts at us from every direction—news, social media, responsibilities, worries. We expect God to speak in the same way—through grand signs, miracles, or an unmistakable voice from heaven. But more often than not, God speaks in a whisper. A still, small voice. The question is, are we listening?

Devotional Story

There was a man who prayed every day, asking God for direction. But he wanted something obvious—writing in the sky, a loud proclamation, or an undeniable sign. He was too busy looking for the spectacular that he ignored the gentle nudging in his heart.

One day, he found himself sitting alone in a quiet park. The wind was still, the birds chirped softly, and the rush of life seemed to pause. In that moment, a thought entered his mind—gentle, clear, and full of peace. It wasn’t dramatic, but it was unmistakable. It was God speaking.

He realized then that God had been answering him all along, but he had been too distracted by the noise of life to hear.

What This Means

God does not always shout. He whispers. He leads through gentle impressions, a tug at our heart, a scripture that suddenly stands out, a quiet sense of knowing. But we must be still enough to hear Him.

The enemy wants to keep us distracted, anxious, and busy so that we never pause long enough to hear God. But Jesus calls us to step away, to quiet our souls, and to listen.

“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10 (KJV)

If we are always moving, always talking, always filling the silence with something, we will miss His voice. But if we slow down, we will hear it—clear, personal, and full of love.

Think About This

  • Are you creating space in your life to hear God’s voice?
  • What distractions are drowning out His whispers?
  • Have you mistaken the silence of God for His absence?

Prayer

Lord, help me to slow down and listen. I don’t want to miss Your voice because of the noise in my life. Teach me to recognize Your whispers, to quiet my soul, and to trust that even in silence, You are near. Speak, Lord—I am listening. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
John 10:27 (KJV)

November 8, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

Trusting God’s Guidance Through Life’s Uncertainties

Opening Verse

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” – Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

Introduction

Life often presents moments when we feel uncertain or lost. In these times, God’s guidance becomes our anchor. Just as He directed His people in the wilderness, He leads us through our personal deserts, bringing us closer to His intended purpose.

Devotional Story

There was once a man who had been working in the same job for years, deeply committed to serving others. But one day, he felt a strong restlessness. Tasks that once brought him joy now felt hollow. Frustrated, he turned to God in prayer, asking, “Lord, what do You want me to do?”

In the quietness of that prayer, he felt led to reconnect with his father’s old teachings about trust and humility. His father had faced similar challenges, eventually finding peace by starting his own humble business. Taking this as God’s gentle nudge, the man left his familiar role and stepped into a new career. To his surprise, everything fell into place, leading him to realize that God had been preparing him for this new path all along​.

What This Means

When we feel a prompting from God, even if it seems uncomfortable, it’s often a step toward His greater plan for us. God’s guidance may lead us away from comfort zones, but it brings us closer to our true calling.

Think About This

Have you felt God’s gentle nudge lately? Sometimes, God’s guidance appears as a simple thought, a conversation, or a shift in our desires. Listening and stepping out in faith may lead us exactly where God intends.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for guiding me, even when I don’t fully understand. Help me to trust in Your wisdom and follow where You lead, knowing that Your plans are perfect. Amen.

Closing Verse

“The Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.” – Isaiah 58:11 (KJV)