Struggle to Hear God in All the Noise? Hearing God’s Voice Today

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares hearing God’s voice in a noisy world from Hebrews 1:1–2 and Amos 8:11–12 with one simple next step and a short prayer.

You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture:

Hebrews 1:1–2; Amos 8:11–12

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & hook – Finding God’s voice in a noisy life

00:31 Scripture – Hebrews 1:1–2; Amos 8:11–12

00:53 Reflection – Hearing Jesus through spiritual noise

04:47 Prayer – Trusting God when he seems silent

05:03 Thought Starter – Making room to hear Jesus speak

Thought Starter:

Among all the voices in your week, what one small change could you make to give Jesus more room to speak?

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Struggle to Hear God in Everyday Life? Hearing God’s Voice in Your Week

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares hearing God’s voice in everyday life from Hebrews 1:1 with one simple next step and a short prayer.

You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture:

Hebrews 1:1 (“Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets.” NLT); Exodus 3; 1 Kings 19; Isaiah 6; Jeremiah 18; Amos 8; Hosea 1–3

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & hook – God in your weekly timetable

00:26 Scripture – Hebrews 1:1 and Old Testament examples

00:46 Reflection – Hearing God’s voice in everyday life

04:40 Prayer – Notice God’s voice in your week

05:12 Thought Starter – Where is God already saying “I love you”?

Thought Starter:

Looking at your week, which part of your timetable might be the place where God is already saying, “I love you”?

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About this channel

Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in real life at home, school or college, work, your neighbourhood, corps or church, with friends, family, and the places where you relax.

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When God Feels Silent: Hearing God’s Voice in Everyday Life (Hebrews 1:1–2; John 1:1; Psalm 19:1–4)

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares how to hear God’s voice in everyday life from Hebrews 1:1–2, John 1:1, and Psalm 19:1–4 with one simple next step and a short prayer.

You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1–2; John 1:1; Psalm 19:1–4 (NLT)

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & hook – When God Feels Silent

00:22 Scripture – Hebrews 1:1–2; John 1:1; Psalm 19:1–4

01:05 Reflection – The God Who Still Speaks Today

04:15 Prayer – “Wake Me Up to Your Voice”

05:24 Thought Starter – Where Is God Speaking in Your Day?

Thought Starter: Where might God be speaking to you today – at home, at school or college, at work, in your neighbourhood, in your corps or church, or as you serve others? Share in the comments so we can encourage each other.

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About this channel

Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in whole-life discipleship at home, at school and college, at work, in your neighbourhood, with friends and family, in corps and church life, and in everyday outreach and practical service.

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Feeling left out this Christmas? Find belonging in God’s Father-heart today.

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares hope for anyone who feels like the spare chair from Galatians 4:6–7 with one simple next step and a short prayer.

You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture: Galatians 4:6–7 (NLT)

“And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, ‘Abba, Father.’ Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child.”

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & hook – Feeling left out / promise of belonging

00:24 Scripture – Galatians 4:6–7

01:10 Reflection – You are God’s child, not the spare chair

04:05 Prayer – Rest in the Father’s love

04:40 Thought Starter – Where do you long to belong?

Thought Starter: Where do you most feel like the spare chair, and what might change if you trusted that you are God’s beloved child in that place?

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Christmas Pressure & Shepherds | Finding God’s Call in Ordinary Moments

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares shepherds Christmas advent from Luke 2:8-11 with one simple next step and a short prayer.

You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture: “The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’” (Luke 2:10-11)

Chapters 00:00 - Welcome & hook – Christmas pressure and perfect season exhaustion
00:00:49 - Scripture – Luke 2:8-11 shepherds encounter the angel
01:30 - Reflection – God breaks into ordinary moments like ordinary people
04:29 - Prayer – Recognise God’s presence in daily interruptions
05:27 - Thought Starter – When did you last feel God’s quiet nudge?

Thought Starter: When was the last time you felt a gentle prompting from God to act, but hesitated? Share your moment of recognised God’s call.

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Stop Waiting to Forgive - This Advent Changes Everything

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares biblical forgiveness from 2 Corinthians 6:2 with one simple next step and a short prayer.

Friday 5 December 2025

You'll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture: "Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2)

Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – Stop putting off that forgiveness conversation
00:01:27 Scripture – God's Kairos timing (2 Corinthians 6:2)
00:02:18 Reflection – Joseph's choice to forgive immediately
00:03:25 Prayer – Courage for difficult conversations
00:03:49 Thought Starter – What conversation are you avoiding?

Thought Starter: What's one difficult conversation you've been putting off that God might be calling you to have this Advent?

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Stuck Without Words to Pray? Find God's Perfect Timing Today

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares breakthrough from Romans 5:6 with one simple next step and a short prayer.

Thursday 4 December 2025

You'll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture: "When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners." (Romans 5:6)

Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – stuck without words to pray
00:18 Scripture – Romans 5:6 breakthrough promise
00:52 Reflection – God's power in your weakness
03:16 Prayer – surrender and perfect timing
03:57 Thought Starter – your breakthrough moment

Thought Starter: When has God stepped into your helplessness at just the right time? Share your story below.

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Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly.

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Feeling Forgotten This Christmas? God's Perfect Timing Brings Your Miracle

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares God's timing and waiting from Deuteronomy 11:14 with one simple next step and a short prayer.

Wednesday 3 December 2025

You'll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture: "I will send rain on your land in its proper season, the autumn and spring rains, so you will be able to harvest your crops." (Deuteronomy 11:14)

Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – feeling alone in Christmas cheer
00:41 Scripture – Deuteronomy 11:14 about God's perfect timing
01:29 Reflection – spiritual drought as preparation, not punishment
03:16 Prayer – trusting God's faithfulness in waiting
03:40 Thought Starter – declaring your miracle in comments

Thought Starter: What miracle are you believing for this Christmas? Share "My miracle is on its way" in the comments.

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