Some time ago, we had a thought-provoking conversation about following God's will, which led each one of us to share our experiences about hearing that "something" in our spirit. Often, we refer to this nudging as a message from God. Unfortunately, we sometimes only realize it was God speaking after we've ignored it, and we look back with regret.
During the discussion, I couldn't help but wonder why it is so challenging to listen to this voice. Do we fail to recognize it? Can we ever be entirely obedient? Someone shared that until we acknowledge that we need God's help in everything we do, we'll struggle to hear and obey his voice. This means surrendering every day and relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance.
Trust is another significant obstacle to hearing and obeying God's voice. Do we trust that God's plans for us are always good, regardless of the journey? I recently heard a message about childlike trust, the kind of faith Abraham had in God. Abraham obeyed God, even when the instructions were difficult to understand. His trust in God grew as he consistently walked with him, leading to a unique friendship.
When the "something" speaks to us, we must listen and trust God, like a child trusts their parent. It may be helpful to remind ourselves of our trust in God regularly. As the following charge states:
"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know if I do this, you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore, I will trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone."
