The Holy Spirit speaks in the split second before you act on a wrong impulse, whether it's anger, lust, or a harsh text. Learning to catch that moment and listen is how you choose obedience instead of sin.
Here's something I've learned about the voice of the Holy Spirit. He often speaks in split seconds. That is, he speaks to you right in the very moment that you're tempted to give in to an ungodly impulse. Often, you'll look back on moments of your life and recognize that the Holy Spirit was trying to get your attention. So the key is to be attentive to his voice in the moment. Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, this is the way, walk in it. For example, in a moment of anger, Right as you're about to speak something cruel, the Holy Spirit brings swift correction. And there's a split second to decide whether you'll listen to your impulse or to the voice of the Holy Spirit. You may be moments away from searching for something online that you know you shouldn't be watching, seconds away from sending a text or posting a post, on the verge of skipping prayer and the Word, or contemplating disobeying the instruction from the Holy Spirit. These moments matter. Pay attention. Slow down. Don't miss when the Holy Spirit speaks in split seconds.
