Listening Beyond the Noise

Psalm 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God.

John 10:27

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

Sometimes life gets so loud—with stress, responsibilities, and even our own thoughts—that we miss the gentle voice of God. But God is still speaking. The question is not if He is speaking—it’s whether we are quite enough to hear Him. Also are we connected enough to God and his word to even hear him.

Opening Reflections 1: What does Psalm 46:10 mean to you?

Opening Reflections 2: What does John 10:27 mean to you?

Personal Application

1. What is God speaking to you in this season?       

2. What might God be asking you to release so you can hear Him more clearly?           

3. What are some distractions in your life that blocks your time with God?

4. What are some things in your life that you do daily that can be replace with spending time with God?

5. What are some things in your life that you do daily that can be replace with spending time with God?

6. How can you create intentional time to be still this week?

7. What is one way you will respond to God’s voice?

Discernment

1. What areas of your life right now require discernment?

2. Are there decisions you’ve been struggling with? Have you invited God into them? 

3. What does it mean to “follow” God after hearing His voice?

4. What is one step you can take to grow in discernment?

Be Still

1. What does “being still” look like in your daily life?

2. What are some things (noise, stress, distractions) that make it hard for you to be still?

3. When was the last time you intentionally created space to hear from God?

4. How do you usually respond to silence—do you embrace it or avoid it? Why?

Hearing God’s Voice

1. According to John 10:27, what are the characteristics of those who hear God’s voice?

2. What do you believe God’s voice sounds like in your life (peace, conviction, wisdom, etc.)?

3. How do you currently discern whether something is from God, your own thoughts, or outside influences?

4. Can you recall a time when you clearly felt God was speaking to you? What happened?

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