 Hearing God Speak
By Toni Smothers
When you are listening for God's voice, how do you know if what you’re sensing is of God or yourself, or even Satan?
People say, "I’m asking the Lord for direction in my life, but it's like I'm hearing my own voice – only not exactly. How do I know that God is the one who is speaking to me, or if Satan is telling me something to trick me? Or am I just talking to myself? I’m so confused; sometimes I think I might be just making it all up in my head?"
Jesus says, "My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me" (John 10:27). Knowing when it’s God's voice responding to your need can be as normal and natural as breathing in and out for a Spirit-filled, committed, believer. But the newborn lamb has to learn the sound of the shepherd's voice. A mature sheep has been there for a while and knows the shepherd's voice because he has always been its caretaker.
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Answers for Life
Question:
My best friend and I liked the same boy for a while now. She ended up in a relationship with him for about two weeks. The boy finally admitted to her that his feelings for me were stronger. My feelings for him were just as strong, but hidden. When their relationship ended, the boy and I began to spend more time together. My best friend and I both understand each other but I’m not positive that she has forgiven me. Prom is coming up soon and I don’t want to cause controversy if the boy and me go together. He would be the only person I would want to go there with but at the same time I want everyone to be happy. What should be done?
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