When It All Started

In 2016, something shifted.

I had known about Jesus since my early 20s. He revealed Himself to me back then, and I believed. But believing wasn’t the same as following. Not really.

It wasn’t until that year that I got baptized, laid down the old life, and truly surrendered. That’s when everything changed. That’s when I really started to hear His voice.

And over the years, I’ve come to realize that hearing God isn’t about being spiritual or special. It’s about being His. And like any relationship, learning to hear Him takes time, attention, and practice.

How God Speaks

God doesn’t just speak one way. I’ve heard Him through:

• The Word: Scripture that suddenly comes alive
• The still small voice: a whisper deep in my heart
• Dreams and visions
• Nudges to pray or speak
• Other believers
• Circumstances, trials, and even silence

And always, through peace that settles deep, even in the unknown.

The Secret Place

Jesus said in Matthew 6:6:

“When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

For me, the secret place isn’t always a room, sometimes it’s the driver’s seat of my car. It’s the stillness. The silence. The moment when I stop thinking about myself and start listening for Him.

It’s where I’ve heard Him the clearest.

When It’s Hard to Hear

But there are seasons, especially during transitions, when it’s hard to hear Him.

I get anxious. I start overthinking. The enemy gets louder. Doubt creeps in.

That’s when I remember Peter, walking on water. He was doing fine… until the wind picked up. Then he sank.

But Jesus didn’t wait.
He grabbed him.

That story gives me hope. Because even when I start to sink, Jesus still reaches for me.

When It’s My Voice, Not His

There have been moments when I thought I was following God, but it was actually my own desire, my own logic.

One day, I got a call from an old friend from my past life. He had decided to take medical suicide and asked me to send him a prayer.

Instead, I went to see him in person. I imagined I’d pray, he’d be healed, change his mind and walk out transformed.

But nothing happened.

I left angry. I felt like God let me down.

But a week later, I had a dream, God showed me exactly what to say, what to do. That same morning, I received two other confirmations from people who didn’t even know the situation.

When I walked into that hospital room, the Holy Spirit came.

People from my old life were there. Even a neighbor wanted to hear more.

That day, I didn’t try to perform. I partnered with God.

In the end, my friend still chose to go through with it. But this time, I had peace. And God reminded me:

“He still has free will. But together, we gave him the greatest opportunity to choose differently.”

That moment changed me. I no longer want to do things for God. I want to walk with Him.

Revelation. Interpretation. Application.

Sometimes God speaks through a dream. Or a verse. Or a word.

But it takes time to understand.

First comes the revelation: what you see, hear, or feel.
Then the interpretation: what it means.
Then the application: what to do with it.

It’s not always instant. Sometimes it unfolds over weeks… even years.

The Cambodia Dreams

In 2023, I had two dreams.

One dream was of flying over a green island. Another dream came a week later in a small store, I saw baskets behind glass, and I heard: You’ll need 5 to 7 thousand dollars.

I didn’t understand. But I wrote them down.

Months later, I started sensing Cambodia again. My wife’s heart changed. People entered our lives. Details matched. God began confirming.

We started preparing:

• Studying the Khmer language
• Learning the history and culture
• Connecting with believers over there
• Including our kids in the journey

It’s still unfolding. But He’s clearly leading.

Obedience Over Outcome

One of the biggest lessons?

Just because something looks like it’ll turn out a certain way doesn’t mean it will.

And just because it doesn’t, doesn’t mean it wasn’t God.

God cares about obedience more than outcome.
Partnership more than performance.
Presence more than platform.

Is That Really You, Lord?

When I hear a voice or get an idea, I’ve learned to ask:

• Does it match the Word?
• Does it carry peace?
• Does it lead me closer to Jesus?
• Is it confirmed by repetition or through others?

Not every voice is His.
But He is a good Shepherd and He still speaks to His sheep.

Final Thoughts

There’s a difference between believing in Jesus… and following Him.

Believing is easy.
Following means surrender.
It means taking the step even when it’s small, quiet, or costly.

“The Kingdom of God is not a democracy. It’s a Kingdom.”

Jesus is King. And I want to walk as His servant, His partner, not just someone doing things in His name.

Thank you for reading this far.
Thank you for walking with us.
Thank you for listening for His voice.

He’s still speaking. And the story is still unfolding.