God, is that you?

This persuasion is not from him who calls you. (Galatians 5:8, ESV)

How do I know it's God talking and not just my imagination or worse, an evil voice? How do we learn to recognize any voice? We learn to distinguish the voices of people with whom we have active, caring relationships. There is the key: active, caring relationships. The best way to learn to differentiate God's voice from other voices is by having an active, caring relationship with God. How do you do that? It's really very simple: regular communication.

• First, talk to God every chance you get. In the car, turn off the radio and talk to him. Just say, "Hey, God. how's your day going? Let me tell you a little about about mine...." 
• Second, read your Bible everyday. Take it out at free moments. Read a little bit whenever you get a chance (like you are doing now). 
• Third, join a group of people who read and study the Bible together. Check your church for a small group.  
• Finally, go to church every Sunday. 

You will learn what God's voice sounds like and you will learn to distinguish his voice from others.