Is God Speaking to Me? Is It My Conscience? How Can I Tell? 

For more on this topic, check out Greg’s article “Does God Whisper?” Read Part 1: rsn.pub/48SLGAn Read Part 2: rsn.pub/4aWsqnp Read Part 3: rsn.pub/4aUU8R8

"God doesn't try to speak to us, he speaks to us." I love that. We are made in the image of God, and God is a communicating God. Communication with God, is an amazing reality of our relationship with him! Thanks for the video!

Greg!!!! You did it!! You answered a question I have wrestled with for YEARS!!! ...and it was so simple "You don't have to wonder 'is God speaking to me?' If you have to wonder whether He is or not, then He's not." Of course! Oh my gosh why did I never realize this?! God does not try! He is the ultimate example of Master Yoda's famous quote: "Do or do not; there is no try." HE IS *GOD*!! Of course I would know if He was speaking to me! Your comments about using our subjective conscience to inform us of God's will, as we consider what God has already said and, perhaps, seeking counsel to see if our conscience is lining up with what God has said, is guidance I have received before and it mostly made sense. However, without the reminder that God is... well... GOD and we should expect that our actions can't "prevent" Him from anything He endeavors to do, it didn't quite answer the question all the way. Thank you SO much! That one little puzzle piece made ALL the difference: If God is speaking, I WILL know. If God is using tools like my conscience, then He expects me to figure it out using the tools He's already given ME! YOU ROCK! God bless you!

Absolutely right! I don't serve an idol. My Hog has a mouth and He speaks. May God bless you and use you mightly!

A segment from 'Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within'... My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to my NDE... Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist. For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing. The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists. Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’. On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication. For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything. NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.

If God has something to say directly, then he says it directly. We don’t have to worry, “Is God speaking to me?” The issue of conscience is something else. Conscience is not a perfect guide to what’s right or wrong, but it is a tool that God uses. It’s given for the purpose of being subjectively sensitive to sin in our life, and the Holy Spirit works in that. If it’s your conscience according to what God has already said, then it’s something you should pay attention to.

I needed this. Thank you.

Your study videos have enlightened me , i agree with everything i hear so far and im glad to hear plain simple interpretations from another teacher.

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A professed believer who writes biblical songs, told me the other day that God didn't like one of his verses and told him to write something else and also shorten the song. He then says that he re wrote th verses and that God loved them and even chuckled. When this guy talks like this I get the creeps. Yesterday I was looking for something on Facebook for him and he said this: "I'm asking the Holy Spirit if it's still on Facebook and he's quickening right now". Nothing came through though!. Again, what a cringeworthy moment.

God is very subjective I feel to our lifestyle, which will determine the best means he knows he can reach us. It's something I never used to be great at. But asking him for help in that area is a great start.

God has spoken, and been heard by lots of people, twice, in the bible. Once, in each testament. Intuition, is how he appears to speak, to the individual, however, at some point in the future, I expect, he will again speak out loud.

How about Jeremiah 7:13 : "While you were doing all these things, declares the LORD, I spoke to you again and again, but you did not listen; I called you, but you did not answer."

Amen i hopefully one day you will be able to visit us here .

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God speaks to us through His word. It's no accident that it's called "the word of God." It says in Hebrews 1:1-3 that "but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son..." JESUS IS THE WORD (John 1:1-4, 14). The word of God informs our conscience. The Holy Spirit brings Scripture to mind to help guide us. That's one of the major reasons we must study, memorize and meditate upon God's word. It's often said that God's word will keep us from sinning, but sin will keep us from God's word (Psalm 119:11). For example, ANGER is a sin that IN THE FLESH we tend to excuse and justify. "IF YOU hadn't done this, I wouldn't be angry!! YOU TRIGGERED ME!! It's all your fault!! " Like Adam and Eve in the garden, we are natural blamers. But as born anew believers (John 3:3, 7; 1 Peter 1:3, 23) we learn from God's word that we have been given a Spirit of SELF-CONTROL (Galatians 5:22-24, 2 Timothy 1:7). We also learn that EACH MAN SINS WHEN HE IS LURED AND ENTICED BY HIS OWN DESIRE James 1:13-15). The devil didn't make me do it nor did the other person or the circumstance. I CHOSE TO BE ANGRY because I wanted to be angry. Furthermore we learn that if/when I'm angry with another believer in Christ, JESUS CONSIDERS IT MURDER AND PUNISHABLE BY HELL (Matthew 5:21-26, 1 John 3:11-15). So a sin that we may have been taught to blame others for BEFORE OUR JUSTIFICATION, becomes something we must CONSTANTLY REPENT OF as part of our sanctification (1 John 1:9, Proverbs 28:13). There is so much bitterness, violence and murder in the world because people justify and encourage anger and vengeance towards one another. Sadly, the same can be said about every other sin as well (Romans 1:32). God also uses the abundance of counselors to speak to us and help us in our Christian walk. ASKING MORE MATURE AND EXPERIENCED DISCIPLES OF CHRIST their advice concerning a possible course of action is usually a huge source of help. I say EXPERIENCED DISCIPLES OF CHRIST because, unfortunately, not everyone who is in a church building is walking with the LORD. You want to ask faithful people who have a solid understanding of God's word. We often want to ask our buddies for advice. But oftentimes people are our buddies because they seldom disagree with us. As believers in Christ we need to surround ourselves with others who are not afraid to speak the hard truths in love to us (Ephesians 4:15, 25, Proverbs 27:5-6, Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 13:20).

When He is speaking to me I get a peace and it all makes sense.

Ezekiel 3 is a good example. God sends him to speak to Israel knowing fully well they wouldn't listen. You could say this of all of the prophets. We are all given the opportunity to humble ourselves and put our faith in Him which is why we are all required to.

Hebrews 1:1-2 1Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son(the Word), whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.

"FOR THE HEART OF THIS PEOPLE HAS BECOME DULL, WITH THEIR EARS THEY SCARCELY HEAR, AND THEY HAVE CLOSED THEIR EYES, OTHERWISE THEY WOULD SEE WITH THEIR EYES, HEAR WITH THEIR EARS, AND UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEART AND RETURN, AND I WOULD HEAL THEM.’" --Matthew 13:15. Thus seems to imply that God can indeed speak but not be heard. He doesn't "try to" speak, He speaks, but we don't hear because we are not inclined to do so. We aren't listening.

And be partnership also

You missed this one... "yet the house of Israel will not be willing to listen to you, since they are not willing to listen to Me. Surely the whole house of Israel is stubborn and obstinate." Ezekiel 3:7. There are others as well.

With all due respect: Yes, God doesn't "try" to communicate to us, as if he could fail. But could we not fail to perceive Him when He speaks? Did all who heard the prophets of the Old Testament preach recognize that God was speaking through them? If so, then why did God tell them a way to test those who spoke in His name (Deuteronomy 18:18-22)? Did all who heard Jesus teach and preach during His earthly ministry recognize that God the Father was speaking through Him? Evidently not, or else He wouldn't have been crucified. Has there ever been perfect unanimity among Christians as to which writings should be considered to be holy scripture? (No.) Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. -I John 4:1 (NIV)

Why such an intelligent complicated response? Possibly because of your reformed premise, that no one can resist Gods will. Well repeatedly Jesus said, he who has ears to hear let him hear. So a simple exegesis tells even babes in Christ that some hear and some don’t get what is being communicated from God to his people. This is one of a multitude of examples

God can be defeated by Rock n' Roll? O.K.

Most respectfully, I offer two scriptures that show that God did indeed "try" to talk to people: Romans 10: But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 18But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, Their sound went into all the earth, And their words unto the ends of the world. 19But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, And by a foolish nation I will anger you. 20But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. 21But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. Matthew 13: 10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” 11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. 14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. 15 For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.’[a] 16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

Religion... socially acceptable schizophrenia

I'm not an incredibly religious person but I know when it's God speaking to me. He doesn't mince words and he's very direct in his guidance. And he always has good reason, which I may not understand at the time he directs me. But it's always in my best interest that he guides me. He'll also give an explanation as to why he's telling me to do something when I ask him. And I don't need to ask myself, "Was that just you, God?" There is no doubt. I've been hearing him more lately since I've decided to stop eating processed foods and go back to a healthier diet to heal myself of aches and pains and other diet related issues. I'm not really much of a bible thumper. I can't quote you scripture. I think the fact that I turned away from television and news and all the worldly hype and the junk food and just spend so much time in solitude...just makes it easier for me to hear him? But like the video said. If he has something that he absolutely MUST tell you. You will be left with no doubt.

Jesus loves you

there is a difference however and seeking to hear God infellowship in our personal everyday lives and an intervention like we see in the case of Saul who became Paul. Growing in personal relationship with God is an invitation it's not something he's going to hit you over the head with or knock you off your horse and so an invitation is something that we have to willingly pursue and he rewards us when we do pursue him and we hear more clearly when we eliminate the distractions in our lives

What if our conscience is guided by God? Assuming that we stay in tune with the Holy Spirit.

Can you help me discern God’s voice from my own thoughts?

Thankyou for this take on the subject! It is important to not forget the sovereignity of God! However, you must remember that Eve was told by God not to eat from the tree, yet she believed the serpent when he questioned Eve's ability to hear - "Has God really said... ". Perhaps God said something, but our doubt and disbelief take the word out of power when it reaches our hearts (remember the Parabel of the sower). If Gods word always was received the proper way, regardless of the medium broadcasted through, as you hypothesized, we would expect people to come to faith in that particular word 10 out of 10 times! Yet we see people not coming to faith in basic doctrines, because they reject that the broadcaster is from God, like the jews rejected the prophets and Jesus. Could it be that the same principal holds for God speaking to us directly? Anyhow you look at it, you said you do believe that God "can use" our consciense to guide us. This seems to me like you are only pushing the problem deeper down, because I could only ask: "So how can I tell if God is using my conscience or not to guide me in this situation?"... The question of topic should really be: "Does God communicate to me in particular situations or not?", If He does then we should learn about how, to avoid confusion. You could say "perhaps we only got the bible to teach us" , but i dont know of any scripture that teach the bible is the only way to revelation. I do however see alot of scripture teaching about The Holy Spirit AND the bible as teacher (And the two of them cant conflict).

I'm going to be fourteen in a week and my biggest desire is to talk to jesus and just give him a big hug but I don't know how to do that

Something shadows. Nothing of this world has bestowed such blessings. Wanting to know why given a very terrible past. Yet the blessings keep coming. Worried about another test. The last test was after asked for patience. That one lasted over 14 years. Don't ask for that one. One has to worry what is next.

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God didn't write a book and loose his voice. He speaks, listen to the still small voice...

I always ask God for guidance in my studies because sometimes I really procrastinate. I tried many plans on how to have a good study habit. I tried watching many motivations. I tried pushing and forcing myself. I tried really hard to motivate myself. I will always pray that God would help me. I would be motivated to study for 1 week to a month and I will go back to the old me. My studies would be like a wheel. I went up and then I came back down. Like for now, I was really doing my best for the last weeks but now, here I am getting lazy to study. Sometimes I ask God if He wants me to do sonething else in my life. As I was forcing myself to review today, I dont know but i felt like i want to pray. And as I was praying, it's like someones telling me to drop my schooling and something better to come. So now, I am confused if this is really the plan of God for me? pls help. i am confused, i dont really know what to do :(

Please I need help bad if you hear Gods voice ask Him if that really is Him that I am hearing from because I'm scared now that it isn't Him please ask the Lord for me please. Thank you.

ask him about me to my name is Andy Nunez thank you just ask him and tell me what he says about me

If you hear God I think you need psychiatric help.