Are You Ignoring God? These 10 Signs Say He’s Been Reaching Out

In a noisy, busy, never-stop world, it's understandable to ask, Is God talking to me? And if so, how can I know? Here's the reality: God is always communicating—through whispering in our spirit, signals in our circumstances, and provoking in our heart. The hard part, however, is finding out how to tune in, hear His voice, and react in faith.
This book opens the 10 most obvious signs that God is trying to talk to you and provides you with practical, heartfelt steps to begin listening.


God wants a relationship with us, not rituals or routines. As with any good relationship, communication is essential. When we learn to hear God's voice—through scripture, prayer, or life itself—we become more in sync with His plan for us. Hearing God gives us peace amid chaos, clarity amid confusion, and courage amid fear.
One of the most prevalent methods God communicates is through a recurring inner voice or sense—what many refer to as a gentle nudge or gut instinct.
This prod isn't typically boisterous. It's soft and persistent, resonating in your heart. The Bible sometimes calls this the whisper of the Holy Spirit—a voice that guides, corrects, and comforts. "Whether you turn to the right or the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'

Have you seen the same scripture, quote, or song repeat and repeat? Maybe a sermon, a discussion, and an online post all identify the same theme—it's no coincidence. These aren't accidents; they are usually God's way of getting your attention. When you see the same theme over and over, listen. He might be agreeing with what you've prayed about or steering you back towards His will.
God's Word is "living and active".That's to say, even a verse you've read hundreds of times before can suddenly resonate with you differently.
When scripture becomes personal, it's an indication that God is communicating directly to you through His Word.

Throughout Scripture, God communicates through dreams and visions to direct, warn, and encourage His people—from Joseph in Egypt to Peter in the New Testament. If you've experienced a vivid dream that was more spiritual than random, take it to prayer. God might be uncovering:
Learning to recognize whether a dream is of God requires practice, but when it is really divine, it tends to leave one with peace, clarity, or conviction.
One of the loveliest indicators that God is speaking is when you sense a supernatural peace amidst a hard decision. Even if logic dictates "no," your spirit remains safe and quiet. This peace usually follows prayer, surrender, or obedience to a hard choice. "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in God" When that quiet calm comes over you, believe that it's God's affirmation.
God sometimes speaks through others—mentors, pastors, friends, and strangers. If a person provides godly counsel that echoes what you've been feeling, listen.
God uses the ones around us to lead, encourage, and confirm His will.

Not every open door is of God, but many are. Sometimes,s opportunities will be laid out before you smoothly, or doors will just shut on something you were thinking you wanted. Divine direction may appear in the form of:
When God redirects your route, it's usually for your safety or development—even if at first it hurts.

Have you ever sensed a moment when everything pauses, and your heart knows: God is here? It may be during prayer, worship, nature strolls, or in moments of silence. This is a sacred moment—God reassuring you that you're not alone.
These are calls to come close and listen.

If unexpected tears are streaming, or you feel like your heart is leaden when worshipping or praying, perhaps God is loosening your heart to say something vital.
Allow the feelings to stir you into more prayer or thoughtfulness—often, God says more when emotion builds.
God's voice tends to make us do something that pleases Him—whether it's inconvenient or uncomfortable for us.
These urgings are obedience actions that represent God's heart. The more we say "yes," the more distinctly we start to hear Him.
Identifying God's voice is only the start. Here's how you can begin to listen:
God doesn't merely speak to saints, pastors, or prophets—He speaks to you. Through whispers of the Spirit, surprising signs, or a peace that quieted your heart, He is calling out.
So, are you listening?

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