The Radio Station That Never Goes Off Air
Think about tuning in to your favorite radio station. In the old days, you'd turn that dial, listening through static and picking up random frequencies until you found the clear signal you were looking for. The station was always broadcasting—you just had to find the right frequency to receive it clearly.
That's exactly what it's like learning to recognize God's voice. He's not off somewhere in heaven, occasionally deciding to communicate. He's right here, constantly sending out His signal. The question isn't whether He's speaking—it's whether we're tuned in to receive Him.
Why God's Voice Sounds Like... You
Here's what throws most people off: when God speaks to you, it sounds like you. It comes through your personality, your way of thinking, your unique perspective. And that freaks people out because they think it should sound more "spiritual" or dramatically different.
But think about it—if God created you with your specific personality and thought patterns, why wouldn't He use them to communicate with you? He's not trying to override who you are; He's speaking through who He made you to be.
The key is learning to distinguish between three sources of thoughts:
Your own thoughts tend to be analytical and linear—one thought leads logically to another.
The enemy's voice is critical, condemning, and perverted.
God's voice is loving, encouraging, and often comes as spontaneous thoughts that weren't part of your logical thought progression.
Building Your Spiritual Reception
When I first started paying attention to this, I had to develop what I call "spiritual muscle memory." Just like learning any new skill, recognizing God's voice gets easier with practice.
At first, I questioned everything: "Was that God or just me?" But over time, I began to notice patterns. When thoughts came with peace, hope, and love—that was usually Him. When they came with condemnation or fear—definitely not Him. When they surprised me with wisdom I knew I didn't have on my own—probably Him.
I also started noticing physical responses. Sometimes during worship or deep prayer, I'd feel what I can only describe as a gentle presence, like a heavy fog resting on my skin but without dampness or temperature. Other times, I'd feel sudden joy or peace that I knew wasn't coming from my circumstances.
The Development of Intimacy
Here's something beautiful: just like in marriage, your communication with God deepens over time. My relationship with my husband Gregory is much richer now than on our wedding day. We've learned each other's voices, mannerisms, and ways of expressing love.
It's the same with God. The more you recognize His voice, the more you hunger for that connection. The more you honor what He gives you, the more sensitive you become to His presence. What starts as questioning whether you're hearing Him correctly evolves into a natural, ongoing conversation throughout your day.
And here's the amazing part: He loves you as if you're the only one, and He wants a relationship with you that's unique to who He created you to be. You're going to hear Him in your own way, feel Him in your own way. Trust Him in that journey.
When the Signal Gets Clearer
The more you practice staying tuned to God's frequency, the clearer His signal becomes. You stop over-analyzing every thought to death and start flowing in natural conversation with Him. You ask, "What do You think about this situation, Lord?" and then pay attention to what comes to mind.
You can't force this any more than you can force your spouse to talk to you. But when you create space for communication and approach God with expectancy rather than striving, beautiful things happen.
Remember: the King of the universe isn't off somewhere in a distant heaven, occasionally checking His messages. He's present with you right now, sending out His signal of love, wisdom, and guidance. You just need to tune in to receive what He's already broadcasting.
The frequency is always open. The question is: are you listening?
Blessings,
Susan Dewbrew