Listening to the Heavenly Father is one of the most fundamental attributes of our relationship with Him. Talking and pouring our hearts to Him is the most preferred way that we like to do but it is not as beneficial as listening. While you may have a litany of words for  God on your request, He is not like you. He may say a few words that put the conversation to a finish like the word “wait” or “not now” or “keep praying”. When you hear these words, wait on for the next instruction. God wants an intimate relationship with you. You are His child and He is your Father who is the author of your life. He really cares about your situation so He wants to tell you things that only you need to hear. He wants you to seek him first not last. 

Hearing from God can happen when you get to a quiet place in your mind, sitting and waiting on Him.  Continue to have your antennas (ears) up as He may use people, events or His own word. When you hear it, write it down as your mind will be racing to try to translate it when He is saying other things also. After that, ask Him what does that mean in terms of your life and how will it impact you. He will confirm it to you through one of the methods discussed prior. 

Mark 4:24 – Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear.  With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.

John 16:13 – However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

James 1:19 – So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 

Prayer – Holy Spirit, give me excellent hearing and guide me to hear from you in what the Father is saying about my situation in Jesus name, Amen.