There is an inward voice that guides, encourages, comforts, instructs, enlightens, and strengthens us—and we are all able to hear it. It’s with us all the time. It’s there as we plan our day. It’s there when decisions are made. It’s there in idle moments or busiest times. Many would contend that this voice is our own—what we call our conscience or intuition. But where does this voice actually originate and how do we know to follow it? Does it proceed from a material brain or a personal mind—either of which would be limited in capability and perception—or does it come from a higher, unerring source? These are critical questions for each of us, because the answers shape our perception of ourselves and others and influence our every decision and action.

It says in the Bible, “The Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6). This would indicate that all right thinking emanates from Spirit, God—from the all-knowing God, the one infinite Mind—rather than a human mind. Christian Science teaches that as God’s expression, or idea, we are each the recipient of His wisdom; in truth, we can have no other thoughts but His, and we recognize them as coming from God because they are good, and only good. A realization of the spiritual source of all real thought and understanding enables us to recognize the inward voice as the voice of God and acknowledge the source of the messages that guide us as Truth and Love.

The Bible is full of examples of men and women who were led to safety by heeding God’s voice.