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?
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 responding to love.
Even when God challenges you to grow or change, it’s never out of rejection. It’s always out of love—anchored in His goodness and the hope-filled future He’s leading you into.
When we really get this, obedience stops being a burden and becomes an act of worship.
It’s joyful. It’s free. It’s grounded in gratitude.
But if obedience is fueled by guilt, pressure, or the need to prove yourself—it leads to insecurity, pride, or even resentment when things get hard.
Only love-based obedience brings real transformation.
So, let me ask:
Are you sensing God’s leading in your life right now?
Does it feel like it’s pulling you closer to Him?
Does it stir something in you—a desire to trust, to follow, to give Him your all?
If so… then it might just be Him. Listen in. Lean in. Obey with joy.
With you,
~ Coach Tom
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