The Lord does "speak" to us through His Word, and His Holy Spirit speaks to our spirits, impressing upon us to do or not to do things. I also think that He can use someone else to speak to us--such as a Christian friend who shares a biblical principle or some good advice. He can show us His will by opening and closing doors in life. Scripture tells us that the heavens show His handiwork, which is a form of speaking to us of His power and majesty. As for speaking audibly, it seems like He only did it whenever there was something new or specific to share with man. Now that we have the whole Bible, I don't see why He would have to speak this way any more. IMHO. BTW, the Lord always answers us--sometimes yes, sometimes no, and sometimes wait. I think we often miss His answer, but it's there. He doesn't neglect, ignore, or forsake His children. He loves you too much for that.

I agree with nanny. Sometimes what we "think" we want/need, the Lord knows it isn't, so the answer is no, or sometimes what we are sure we don't need something the Lord knows we do and he provides. He shows us, we have to have Faith and see and trust.

I believe I put this on here already, but I sure don't mind sharing again if I did. A couple weeks ago in church, About a quarter of the way through my Pastor's sermon, I felt like there were butterflie's in my stomach, it kept getting stronger and stronger, then the feeling started moving up, I felt like I couldn't breathe, I had tears going down my cheeks, I was still hearing everything my Pastor was saying. Honestly it felt like a panic attack, then I knew what it was and I knew what I was being told. I was being told that I was neglecting my studies, I was neglecting people that I had said I would through my groups, at first I was saying "I get it" silently in my head. That was good enough, so I was whispering it, still not good enough. I wanted to "yell" it! I didn't, but I did say, just like I would if you and I were having a conversation at my table. I said it over and over and over. And the feeling started lessoning, like relaxing. And all I could do was smile. But my legs were shaking, they were numb. This Sunday was Holy Communion and I honestly wondered if I would be able to walk up there. But I did of course. After service I told my Pastor about it, he hugged me and said "good this is what your supposed to get out of service" and I said no, and told him more. He said "you know what just happened right?" and I said "yes, the Holy Spirit just spoke to me, touched me". My Pastor hugged me tight. What a wonderful thing to happen and one that I will never forget.

The Lord knows honey and He is always there. So read your Bible, have Faith and Trust in Him.

I ALSO AGREE WITH NANNY. AS WE READ GOD'S WORD, WHEN CAN SENSE THAT STILL SMALL VOICE WITHIN US TRYING TO SAY SOMETHING TO US. I BELIEVE IT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO LITERALLY LIVES IN EACH BELIEVER. THAT IS HOW GOD SPEAKS TO US. GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR COMFORTER, COVICTER AND OUR TEACHER.