Did you know that the easiest way to discern the voice of God is by comparing the Word to His voice. Why? Because He is His Word.
John 1:1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. AMPC
Whenever you have a directive from the Lord it will match up to what He already said in His Word. Many misunderstand God and are not sure of what He is doing in their lives because they don't look at the Word.
If we look at His Word, we can know exactly what He is thinking and then line our thoughts up with His thoughts. When we know what He is thinking then we can discern the thoughts we are having by comparing them to the Word.
Corinthians clearly tells us to discern our thoughts and then purposefully line up our thoughts with the Jesus' thoughts. We are to change our thoughts, and make them agree with God's thoughts—His opinion should be our opinion..
2 Corinthians 5 [Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One), AMPC
When we will follow this instruction we will be on the same page as God, and being on the same page with Him is faith.
Jesus said my sheep know my voice (John 10:27). What did He mean by that? His sheep take the time to know Him and so they then can discern His voice.
If we don't take the time to know Him, then how can we discern His voice? Many tell me they don't like to read, if you are one of those people, I would advise you to change your thinking. Decide you like to read —because if you don't like to read, then how will you read His voice—how will you know Him? 10:11 The Scripture says, No man who believes in Him [who adheres to, relies on, and trusts in Him] will [ever] be put to shame or be disappointed. AMPC