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Hearing God’s Voice: Overcoming the Noise and Living as His Beloved Child


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(Identity Series – Part 8)


The Noise That Drowns Out Truth

Every day, we are bombarded with voices:

  • The voice of fear saying, “You’d better take control—no one else will.”

  • The voice of culture whispering, “You need to be more, do more, have more to be valuable.”

  • The voice of self-condemnation accusing, “You’ve failed again; God must be disappointed in you.”


In this constant chatter, the Father’s voice can feel distant. But Scripture assures us:

“The sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out… his sheep follow him because they know his voice.” (John 10:3–4 NIV)

The challenge isn’t whether God is speaking—it’s whether we’ve quieted our hearts enough to hear Him.


Why Hearing God’s Voice Matters for Identity

Living as a beloved child means walking in the security of knowing your Father’s heart toward you. Without that connection, we easily slip back into orphan thinking—trying to survive on our own, striving for approval, or making decisions out of fear instead of trust.


When you can recognize His voice, you live from love, not from anxiety. His voice reminds you:

  • You are mine. (Isaiah 43:1)

  • You are safe in My care. (Psalm 23:1–3)

  • I am with you, and I will guide you. (Isaiah 30:21)


Real-Life Example #1 – The Job Offer

Maria had two job opportunities—one offered more money, the other aligned better with her God-given passions but felt financially risky. The fear-voice said, “You can’t afford to choose passion over security.”


But as she prayed and read Scripture, she sensed God’s voice reassuring her, “I will provide for you as I have before.”She chose the passion-aligned role. Months later, not only did her needs get met, but her joy and ministry influence grew.

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27)

Real-Life Example #2 – The Overwhelmed Mom

Samantha, a mom of three, constantly compared herself to other moms on social media. She heard the inner critic say, “You’re not doing enough. You’re failing them.”


During a quiet morning, she read Psalm 23, and the words “He restores my soul” stopped her in her tracks. She sensed God’s gentle nudge: “I’m not asking you to be perfect. I’m asking you to walk with Me.” That day, she chose peace over performance.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”(Matthew 11:28)


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How to Discern God’s Voice

  1. Get Quiet – Create space each day with your Bible open and phone silenced.

  2. Test the Tone – God’s voice convicts but never condemns; it draws you closer, not farther away.

  3. Anchor in Scripture – God’s voice will never contradict His Word.

  4. Seek Confirmation – Through prayer, counsel from mature believers, and circumstances.


Reflective Questions

  • Whose voice have I been listening to most this week—fear, culture, self, or the Father?

  • When have I clearly sensed God speaking to me? What was different in my posture or environment?

  • What step could I take this week to make space for His voice?


God’s voice is always speaking love, guidance, and truth over you—but tuning in takes intentionality. As your coach, I help you slow down, discern His voice, and live from the security of being His beloved child.


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