Hearing God’s Voice
I think we’ve all been there. That feeling of going through the motions with our faith. You attend church on Sunday, you say your prayers at night, you try to be a good person, but inside, there’s this quiet, nagging feeling that something is missing. It’s like you’re following a rulebook, a set of traditions and rituals that are supposed to connect you to God, but instead, they just feel empty. What if the whole point of it isn’t about us trying to reach God, but about learning to listen for Him?
That’s the beautiful, life changing idea at the heart of Thom Linders’s new book, Hearing God’s Voice. Thom argues that Christianity isn’t a religion; it’s a relationship. And just like any great relationship, it’s all about communication. We’ve become experts at talking to God, at pouring out our hearts and worries in prayer. But the real challenge, and the greater reward, is in learning to be still and listen. How do we turn down the constant noise of our busy lives and hear those divine whispers meant for us?
Thom’s own journey to this realization is a powerful story. For a long time, he drove through a thick, persistent coastal fog, a gray blanket so dense that you couldn’t tell where the sky ended and the sea began. This feeling of being lost mirrored his spiritual life; he was living in a heavy fog of his own, blinded by beliefs that just weren’t working. Then, one day, the sun burst through the haze, cutting a clean line that separated the water from the air. In that instant, everything was clear. The ocean came alive with playful sea otters, and the world was suddenly filled with vibrant life and clear boundaries.
That moment wasn’t just physical clarity; it was a spiritual wake up call. It was Thom’s personal proof that God can part the fog in our lives, replacing confusion with a clear purpose and a faith that feels alive. It’s this very journey that he invites readers to embark on, and he holds your hand every step of the way.
Hearing God’s Voice isn’t a book you just read and put on a shelf. It’s a daily devotional designed to be lived. It’s a call to action, a gentle guide to a life of prayerful reading of the Bible. Thom doesn’t just give you scriptures; he shares his personal reflections, showing how specific passages spoke directly to his own heart and circumstances. His vulnerability and honesty feel like an open invitation for you to do the same. Each day, the book asks a simple, yet transformative question: “What is God saying to my soul?”
Thom’s vision goes beyond the pages of his book. He’s calling for the formation of a living, breathing community of believers, a movement where people can interact, share their insights, and encourage one another on this journey of listening. It’s an opportunity to get off the hamster wheel of a faith based on performance and instead find true rest and peace in the arms of your Savior. It’s a path to a more intimate and profound connection, one built on listening and receiving, not just on speaking and striving.
Ultimately, Thom Linders’s work is a guide to cultivating a two way relationship with God. It’s a hopeful, practical, and deeply human book that will help you move from a place of spiritual fog to one of joyful, abundant clarity. If you’re ready to hear what God has to say, this book might be your answer.
