Is God Speaking to Me or Is It My Thoughts?

Summary

Have you ever had a flash of inspiration—maybe a sudden thought to call a friend or change your plans—and then immediately talked yourself out of it? You tell yourself, "Oh, I'm just making that up." If you've been asking, is God speaking to me or is it my thoughts, because you are terrified of following your own wishful thinking, you are not alone! In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson joins licensed clinical social worker Wendi Christensen to answer this very question.

We move from the confusion of inner chatter to the clarity of divine connection by diving into the mechanics of spiritual discernment. Wendi shares expert advice on using your "Body Compass," explaining the physical difference between the warmth of the Spirit and the heavy "pit in the stomach" feeling of anxiety or confusion. Tamara also uncovers surprising insights about how God uses your specific Love Language (yes, even physical touch!) to communicate with you exactly how you need to hear it. Whether you're a Christian woman looking to overcome the pain of prompting paralysis or simply curious about is God speaking to me or is it my thoughts, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion, and don’t forget to subscribe for more expert insights on recognizing revelation!

Episode Takeaways

1. The Goodness Rule: If a thought leads to something good, brings peace, or encourages you to help someone, it is from God. It doesn't mean the action will be easy (like initiating a hard breakup), but it will always be good.
2. The Body Compass: Your body reacts differently to the Spirit than it does to your own anxiety. Wendi explains that God's voice often feels like a warmth or lightness in the upper chest, while thoughts from the adversary (or your own fear) usually feel like a heavy, confusing pit in the stomach.
3. The Loaf of Bread Miracle: God often uses other people to speak to you. Wendi shares a beautiful story of a friend randomly dropping off a loaf of bread right as Wendi was crying out to God in prayer as an overwhelmed new mom.
4. God's Love Languages: God knows your specific love language (from Gary Chapman's The 5 Love Languages). If your love language is physical touch, God might speak to you through a perfectly timed hug from a friend or a distinct, comforting physical sensation during prayer.

Resources

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Reflection Questions

1. Think of a recent "good thought" you had. Did you act on it, or did you talk yourself out of it by thinking, "I'm just making this up"?
2. How does your "Body Compass" react to anxiety versus peace? Where do you physically feel the Holy Spirit?
3. What is your primary Love Language (Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Gifts, Physical Touch)? How has God recently spoken to you using that specific language?
4. Try this tonight: Sit on your bed and ask God, "Where did You show up for me today?" Write down the answers in a Revelation Journal.

Host & Guest

Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson

Wendi Christensen @wendichristensencounseling

Transcript

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/is-god-speaking-to-me-or-is-it-my-thoughts