Summary
Have you ever felt spiritually broken? Like maybe you've made too many mistakes or walked too far away to ever hear God's voice again? Perhaps you are asking, "Why can't I hear God speak to me?" because you feel disqualified, alone, and terrified that God has given up on you. Ladies, if you have ever felt that way, you are in the right place. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson joins licensed clinical social worker Wendi Christensen to dive into the reality of spiritual silence.
We move from feeling abandoned to finding alignment by understanding the "Distance Dilemma." Tamara shares a raw, personal story about grieving her sons' autism diagnosis, explaining how she spent years plugging her ears to God like a stubborn teenager because she was too angry to accept His answer. Wendi breaks down the "Management Complaint," explaining why it is completely natural to take our anger out on the Man in charge—and why we might actually need to forgive God in order to hear Him again. Whether you're a Christian woman looking to overcome the pain of spiritual isolation or simply curious about why can't I hear God speak to me, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Plus, we share practical steps for casting out darkness and letting the Light back in. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on why can't I hear God speak to me, and don’t forget to subscribe for more expert insights on navigating the quiet seasons of faith!
Episode Takeaways
- The Distance Dilemma: If you can't hear God, it is not because He has moved. It is usually because we have unintentionally created distance through our actions, our distractions, or our anger.
- The Teenager Tactic: Tamara shares how she plugged her ears to God's voice for years regarding her sons' autism. She wanted a miraculous healing, and she refused to listen to any answer from God that didn't match her demands. Sometimes we can't hear God because we are refusing to accept His will.
- The Management Complaint: When our food is wrong at a restaurant, we complain to the manager. When life is unfair, we complain to God because He is in charge of the universe! It is okay to be frustrated, but sometimes we have to consciously "forgive God" for our unmet expectations so we can lower our walls and hear Him again.
- Spiritual Warfare: Sometimes the silence isn't just your emotions; it is active spiritual opposition. The adversary wants you to feel isolated and abandoned. You have the power to cast out that darkness in the name of Jesus Christ and invite angels of light to fill the void.
Resources
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Reflection Questions
- Have you ever felt "disqualified" from hearing God's voice? How does knowing that everyone experiences spiritual silence help normalize your struggle?
- Are you currently using the "Teenager Tactic"? Is there an answer God is trying to give you that you are simply refusing to hear because it's not what you want?
- Have you been holding onto anger toward the "Man in charge"? Are you willing to say out loud today, "I forgive God for my unmet expectations," to remove that block?
- When you feel a heavy, dark silence, do you recognize it as spiritual warfare? Practice casting out the darkness in the name of Jesus Christ today.
Host & Guest
Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson
Wendi Christensen @wendichristensencounseling
Transcript
https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/why-can-t-i-hear-god-speak-to-me