Summary
Do you ever feel like you are doing everything right—reading your scriptures, praying, and waiting patiently—but all you get back is silence? If you are looking around at others and asking, "How do I hear from God?" because you are tired of second-guessing your spiritual connection, you are in the right place! In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson is joined by Wendi Christensen and Kari Anjewierden to explore the beautiful, evolving dialects of divine communication.
We break down the myth that hearing from God requires an electrifying "lightning bolt" moment. Instead, we explore the "toddler phase" of revelation, explaining why it is perfectly normal to stumble as you calibrate your spiritual ears. Tamara shares her personal journey from seeking grand, overwhelming events to recognizing the quiet, constant "knowing" in her heart and mind. We also discuss the "Law of the Tree"—how God gives us a tiny seed of revelation before the giant oak of a complete answer appears.
Whether God speaks to you through a sudden thought, a feeling of deep peace, a friend's kind word, or even a passing butterfly, this episode will help you widen your awareness. If you want to overcome feeling spiritually deaf and learn how to recognize His whisper in the messy, mundane moments of your life, tune in today!
Episode Takeaways
- Embrace the "Toddler Phase": Hearing God takes practice. It is completely normal to stumble and make mistakes while you are learning how to calibrate your spiritual ears.
- The Law of the Tree: God rarely hands you the whole dictionary at once. Revelation grows line upon line—starting as a small seed before becoming a mighty oak.
- Recognize Your Dialect: God speaks in a vast variety of ways. Your answer might come as a quiet knowing, a sudden motherly intuition, a sunset, or a kind word from a friend.
- The Power of Stillness: Answers come in many forms, but to actually hear and recognize the whisper, you must intentionally create pockets of stillness in your daily life.
Resources
Ready to move from simple first steps into a refined spiritual dialogue? Get our free Roadmap to Revelation bundle with a downloadable pdf & an MP3 Meditation to help you calm your mind and prepare to Receive Light & Revelation here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/Roadmap-to-Revelation
Reflection Questions
- When was a time you were expecting a "lightning bolt" answer from God but received a quiet "knowing" instead?
- How do you typically recognize God's voice? Does He speak to you most often through nature, other people, or an internal feeling of peace?
- What is one way you can practice creating two minutes of complete stillness in your routine today?
Host & Guest
Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson
Wendi Christensen @wendichristensencounseling
Kari Anjewierden @pocket.miracles
Transcript
https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-do-i-hear-from-god