Hearing from God isn’t always easy. Even as kids or teenagers, we all have moments where we really need His help, but it feels like we can’t hear anything back.
Sometimes people even walk away from God because they think He isn’t speaking at all. But that is never the case. James 1:5 (NLT) says, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.” When we ask God for wisdom, we need to ask with faith and listen not just with our ears, but with hearts that are open to Jesus Christ.
The Lord isn’t hiding from us—He’s always speaking to us. The question is, are we slowing down enough to hear Him? Psalm 37:7 (NLT) tells us, “Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.” School can get very busy, and when we’re dealing with everyone’s opinions and social media, waiting patiently can seem hard to do. And sometimes, even our own thoughts won’t even slow down. But this verse teaches us something important: hearing God isn’t just about talking to Him — it’s also about slowing down enough to listen. If our minds are racing or we’re constantly comparing ourselves to other people, it’s hard to notice His voice.
Being still doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means choosing to calm your heart. It means taking a breath before reacting and reminding yourself that God is in control. It means trusting that He’s already working behind the scenes, even when you can’t see it yet.
God never forgets about us. He tells us to wait patiently because He is strengthening us on the inside, keeping us steady, and helping us to hear Him clearly.
So in the end, hearing from God really comes down to two things: having faith and slowing down enough to listen. God isn’t trying to hide from us. He’s a Father who wants to speak to His children. Jesus even said in John 10:27 (NLT), “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” That means God expects us to hear Him. So keep your faith strong, stay patient, and quiet your heart when life feels overwhelming. When you take the time to listen to God, you’ll start noticing that He’s been talking to you all along.
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Hearing from God”, written for aheartforchristdevotions.blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2026. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
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