Have you ever wondered, "Is this God speaking to me?" In a world filled with noise, you have to be an active listener. God's voice isn't always thunderous; sometimes, it's a whisper, easily missed in the "busyness" of life if we're not paying attention.
Developing the ability to discern His voice requires intentionality. You've got to ask for His discernment, consciously seeking His guidance amidst life's distractions.
Have you ever had a name suddenly pop into your mind? Someone you haven't thought of in ages? That's your cue to ask: "Should I pray for them? Should I reach out?" That tug on your heart could very well be God's whisper guiding your actions.
He speaks in our thoughts, guiding us.
Think about those inner conversations you have with yourself. If you can talk to yourself in your mind, imagine how God can speak to you in that same space. We doubt it because our minds are often cluttered, but when God renews us, He starts sharing His thoughts.
Romans 12:2 says "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
When God transforms us, His thoughts become ours, and He uses various channels to communicate—our minds being one of them.
He directs our will and sparks desires aligned with His purpose. That recurring tug to do something? It might just be His gentle guidance.
"For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ" 1 Corinthians 2:16, ESV.
That's why monitoring our thoughts matters. The Bible tells us this too, it states that God works within us, influencing our will and actions to fulfill His good purpose (Philippians 2:13). Aligning our thoughts with His requires a daily cleanse—immersing ourselves in His Word to attune our minds to His voice.
So, renew your mind daily with His Word. Tune in to His voice amidst the noise. Jesus said, "You are clean because of the word I have spoken." (John 15:3-4)
Bathe your mind in His Word, fine-tune your receiver, and listen to what He's speaking to you.
When we align our thoughts with His, we open ourselves to His guidance and find ourselves walking more closely in line with His divine purpose. So, let His Word shape your thoughts, allowing His voice to be the loudest in the symphony of your mind.
