What Happens After God Speaks

I often hear people say they want to hear from God—that they long to know what He wants them to do. I smile when I hear this because I understand the desire. We tend to assume that if we just knew God’s will, life would be easier. But the truth is, clarity rarely makes things simple.

We hope. We pray. We wait. We wonder if we’ll ever truly sense His leading. And then—eventually—God makes His will known. But when He does, it’s not uncommon to feel caught off guard. Despite all the waiting and preparing, we often feel completely unprepared. Not only that, we may face an unexpected crisis of faith. We start to doubt: Is this really from God? What if I’ve misunderstood? What if I fail?

That moment of hesitation isn’t always about lack of faith. Often, it’s fear of failure. Deep down, we want God’s will to come with guarantees—of success, of smooth roads, of minimal pain. But that’s not how it works.

Look at Scripture. The lives of those who followed God were filled with struggle: setbac...

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"How to Know If It’s Really God Speaking"

Is That Really God Speaking? Here’s How to Know.

Have you ever paused and wondered, “Is this really God speaking to me?”
Maybe you sense Him nudging you in a certain direction—or correcting, guiding, or prompting you to take action. But how do you know if it’s really His voice and not just your own thoughts?

Discernment starts with asking the right questions:

  • Does it align with Scripture?
  • Is it consistent with godly counsel from trusted voices?
  • Are those in spiritual authority affirming it?
  • Does it bring peace, or does it feel condemning and heavy?
  • Is it drawing you closer to God and deeper into obedience?
When the answer is yes to these, it’s a strong indicator that God is indeed speaking.
But let’s go deeper.

At the core of God’s voice is always this truth: You are His beloved.
Everything God says—whether to correct, direct, or encourage—flows out of your covenant relationship with Him. You're not a servant earning approval. You're a son or daughter resp

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