8 Signs God is Trying to Get Your Attention

God wants to have a relationship with all of us. He wants to be the number one person we come to when we run into problems, when we are scared, or need someone to talk to. God gives us the tools we need to reach out to Him and create that dialog. However sometimes, we choose to turn to other options. We forget that God is there for us, feel He doesn’t have time for us, or any number of excuses.

In these moments we are turned away from God, He is trying to get our attention. God wants to help us, ease our pain, and be a resource. God may speak to us softly during prayer, or scream from the rooftops trying to get us to notice Him. There are many ways God reaches out to us that we sometimes ignore or brush off completely.

Is God calling out to you and trying to get your attention? Here are the eight signs He is.

Through People

Another way God brings us guidance is through people messengers. The Lord will use family, close friends and even total strangers to speak a word into your life that will pierce an area God is trying to deal with. Sometimes, a random person you meet will mention something that you desperately needed to hear or know, that you wouldn’t have otherwise heard had you not come across their path. God can use these people to bring you the gospel and give you solid advice. These people want the best for you, and God will choose people that you trust to really deliver important messages. Rely on your friends during the dark times. If you are feeling divinely guided by someone, God might be trying to get your attention.

Direction

Do you feel The Lord leading you in a certain direction? It might seem that He told you to start your own business or write a book. You’ll soon start noticing more and more a trend or pattern of occurrences pushing you in that direction. This might be what God has planned for your life. If you aren't sure, simply ask Him! He will continue to provide you the clues. God not only opens our ears, but also seals instruction so that we are notified of our faults, counseled in wrong direction and given instruction on best ways to move forward from these circumstances. The Bible tells us, “He may speak in their ears and terrify them with warnings” (Job 33:16). We can learn a lot through these instructions. We just have to be open to listening to what He is saying.

Increase of Internal Momentum

Your spirit begins to engage and respond to the voice and Will of God. You will begin to feel internally motivated to understand God’s direction, advice or warning. When you feel your heart pulling your brain a certain way, consider it being God's hand in your life. He can give you the energy to move a specific way. We aren’t always open to hearing God’s voice because most of the time with our busy and hectic schedules, we close our ears and don’t take the time to feel the Holy Spirit tugging at our hearts. While God can speak to us when we set aside time for prayer and meditation, He also speaks to us sometimes when it’s inconvenient, like the times when you can barely hear yourself think.

Pushing Out of Our Comfort Zone

It is normal for us to create our own comfort zones and want to stay in that comfort zone, but there comes a point in our lives when it’s important to step out of our comfort zones. We begin to do this during times of transition, growth and transformation. Yes, God does and can come after our comfort zones to get through to us. If you’re experiencing transition or life change, ask God to speak to you and give Him your undivided attention. If you feel He is trying to push you out of the box you've stuck yourself in, don't push back. Instead, let yourself open up to these new experiences. These life changes might be a big part of His plan for you.

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