👂Episode 29: The Whisper That Changes Everything

A Rooted for Growth Blog Post

There are moments in our lives when we desperately want God to speak. We want clarity. We want direction. We want something unmistakable that helps us know, “This is the way… walk in it.” But often, God doesn’t choose the loudest path. He rarely shouts over our circumstances. And sometimes, the answer we’re waiting for begins in a place far quieter than we expected.

This week’s episode takes us into the heart of Week Six: Revelation, a week focused on learning how to hear God’s voice in the stillness. If you’ve felt stuck, uncertain, or simply tired of trying to figure things out on your own, this message may meet you more personally than you anticipate.

One of the most striking moments in Scripture happens when Elijah is exhausted and discouraged, waiting for God to speak. There’s a powerful wind… but God isn’t in it. Then an earthquake… still nothing. Then a fire… and again, silence. Finally, a whisper. A still small voice. That whisper was enough to shift everything.

It’s surprising, isn’t it? God could have matched the force of Elijah’s circumstances, yet He chose the quietest expression of His presence. It’s almost as if God was saying, “You don’t need noise to find Me. You just need to lean in.”

I had a moment like that years ago. After losing my job, life felt uncertain, but not chaotic. There was a quiet unsettledness I couldn’t quite put into words. Most mornings I found myself awake before the house stirred, sitting in the stillness because I needed God to show me what came next. I wasn’t searching for a dramatic sign; I was simply asking God to guide me.

And in one of those calm, early moments, a thought surfaced that didn’t feel like ambition or fear or wishful thinking. It was gentle but weighty: Help others the way you’ve been helped. It didn’t shake the walls, but it steadied something inside me. That one impression eventually led me toward counseling, toward Liberty, and toward the work I’m doing today. It was one whisper that changed the direction of my life.

In Experiencing God, Henry Blackaby talks about how the Holy Spirit speaks to us through Scripture, prayer, circumstances, and the church. But he emphasizes that God’s goal isn’t simply to give us instructions; it’s to reveal Himself. Once we see His heart, His direction becomes much easier to recognize. Hearing God isn’t about spiritual formulas — it’s about staying close enough that His voice becomes familiar.

This is where stillness matters. When we slow down, our minds begin to settle, and the deeper parts of our heart have room to breathe. The devotional this week mentions how our brain’s “default mode network” becomes active in these moments — the part that helps us reflect and recognize patterns. Spiritually, this is often where God brings clarity. Not because the silence forces Him to speak, but because it helps us pay attention.

So let me ask you what I’ve been asking myself: Where do you need to create space? Which moments of your day could become invitations for God to speak? And what’s the one area of your life where you’re actively seeking His guidance right now?

Sometimes the smallest shift opens the door to revelation. It might not show up in dramatic fashion. It might come as peace where you expected anxiety, or as a renewed desire to take a step you’ve been resisting, or simply as a quiet reminder of who God is and who you are to Him.

Here’s the hope I want to leave with you: God hasn’t gone silent. His voice isn’t absent. And He hasn’t stopped guiding His people. The world may be loud, but His presence hasn’t changed. And often, the moment you create a little space, you realize He’s been speaking longer than you knew.

If you haven’t listened to the full episode yet, I’d encourage you to do that today. There’s something powerful about hearing these truths spoken aloud, especially if you’ve been carrying questions or uncertainty.

As always, I’m grateful to walk this journey with you. May this be a week where your heart grows quiet enough to recognize the whisper you’ve been waiting for.