--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God is speaking to us. But are we…" description: "\"God is speaking to us. But are we listening to Him? When our conscience begins to nudge us for whatever reason, we might have this low-level misery or ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e62/joyce-meyer-123_action_god-is-speaking-to-us-but-are-we-listeni_1083691.jpg" --- # God is speaking to us. But are we listening to Him? When… ![“God is speaking to us. But are we listening to Him? When our conscience begins to nudge us for whatever reason, we might have this low-level misery or uneasiness about whatever it is we've done or we're about to do. At times like this, it's wise to prayerfully consider whether we're offending God…” quote by Joyce Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e62/joyce-meyer-123_action_god-is-speaking-to-us-but-are-we-listeni_1083691.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e62/joyce-meyer-123_action_god-is-speaking-to-us-but-are-we-listeni_1083691.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e62/joyce-meyer-123_action_god-is-speaking-to-us-but-are-we-listeni_1083691.jpg) > “God is speaking to us. But are we listening to Him? When our conscience begins to nudge us for whatever reason, we might have this low-level misery or uneasiness about whatever it is we've done or we're about to do. At times like this, it's wise to prayerfully consider whether we're offending God with our actions.” [Joyce Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joyce-meyer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Listening to God involves paying attention to conscience’s nudges, which signal moral discomfort and prompt prayerful reflection on our actions. **In simple terms:** Heed inner moral prompts, consider prayer. Key Takeaway Pause and examine conscience before acting. Themes faith conscience morality Mood thoughtful inspirational Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - personal decision making - conflict resolution - spiritual counseling Key Concepts spiritual discernment prayer ethical awareness Questions to Reflect On - How do you differentiate genuine conscience from fear? - What practices help you listen more clearly? 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