Can You Really Talk to God – and Receive an Answer?

It is said that you can talk to God. Not only can you ask questions, but you can also expect to receive an answer.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7

This might sound strange. In fact, a psychologist might even ask you if you have an imaginary friend that you talk to in your head, as this can be a symptom of certain mental illnesses.

Yet billions of people worldwide speak daily to God, or to what spiritual individuals often refer to as their higher self or the Source. Does that mean all these people are crazy? Some skeptics might claim so.

Everyone can ask and receive answers, but to truly hear the response, you must actually listen. You must listen to your inner voice – completely unfiltered. The answer will come, but not everyone hears it clearly.

Skeptics will say that the answer merely comes from yourself. In a way, that’s true; it’s your brain cells responding. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the answer originates within the brain.

Neuroscientist Benjamin Libet’s experiments can be interpreted to support the idea that the brain acts like an antenna. Perhaps the brain is a tool housing our soul, enabling us to communicate with God through a quantum field. The brain then converts these signals into thoughts or feelings that we “hear” in a human way.

Precisely because the answer is often experienced as your own thoughts, mixed with emotions and logic, you actually must believe it comes from outside yourself to understand that you’re genuinely speaking with God. Therefore, it’s challenging for skeptics to accept this, as the answer becomes lost in their own sea of thoughts.

So why is “prayer” a preferred method for communicating with God? Prayer closely resembles meditation. When you pray, you focus your thoughts and set your mind on receiving an answer, thus increasing the likelihood of hearing it. Prayer or meditation isn’t something new tied solely to religion. The earliest evidence of meditation dates back to around 5500 BCE. In fact, we meditate daily, often unconsciously, speaking with God without realizing it.

God can speak to you without you recognizing it as God, like a quiet voice at the back of your mind. That voice might remind you of your conscience or prompt you to reconsider an important decision at the last moment, steering you in a different direction. Many experience such moments without knowing they might be conversing with God.

But how do you know you’re genuinely talking to God, and not just another soul or your imagination? Distinguishing this requires experience. If you have a spiritual background or grew up in a religious environment, it might be easier to learn this.

Over time, you’ll recognize the source. You may feel that the “voice in your head” differs from your ordinary thoughts. Then, it’s indeed possible that it originates externally.

It’s crucial to emphasize that God will never prompt you to think negative or destructive thoughts, or encourage you to harm others. God and the Source, as defined in all religions and spiritual traditions, represent pure love.

God doesn’t require any sacrifice or proof of your faith. If you hear God, that alone is enough. You don’t need to prove anything. God will never incite violence or revenge, even in extreme situations. If you find that the voice in your head suggests such things, seek help from a wise counselor, spiritual guide, or psychologist.

Other than that, enjoy exploring the most honest, loving, and available conversation partner you could ever have.