Writing With My Guides: How to Receive Guidance From God

A Letter That Changed Everything

A few years ago, I was doing deep heart work, learning to strip away my barriers to love. I had always believed in God and trusted in prayer, but I’d never really considered that there might be a way for God to speak back. Not through signs or sermons, but directly through me.

One particular exercise in the book I was reading invited me to write a letter to God. I was told to ask questions with honesty and surrender, then pause, listen, and write whatever came next, not from my mind, but from somewhere deeper.

The purpose of the exercise was to remind us that we are all spiritual beings with access to a guidance system far greater than ourselves.

So I did. I wrote to God about one of the most tender places in my heart, my future partner. I asked big, vulnerable questions. Then I prayed and invited God to write through me.

What came next was so clear, so deeply loving and honest that I found myself walking around my apartment saying out loud, “Okay. God, I hear you. Loud and clear.”

The message revealed something I hadn’t even realized. I hadn’t yet asked for him. Not really. And that moment gave me peace. It wasn’t that I was doing something wrong. It was that I wasn’t fully ready for him to come.

That letter opened a new spiritual door: not just talking to God or praying into the unknown, but learning how to receive guidance from God in a way that felt direct and intimate. And even though I didn’t know it yet, this was just the beginning.

The Practice That Found Its Way Back to Me

Even though that first letter was life-changing, I didn’t continue writing letters to God right away. Some years passed. I met Kevin. I settled into the rhythms of married life, and into a life without my mom.

And still, the clarity of that experience never left me. I actually talked about it often. I’d share it with friends. I even shared it with Kevin the first time he visited me in Asheville. It was one of the most powerful spiritual moments I’d had, even though I never returned to the practice myself.

And then more recently, maybe a year and a half, two years ago, I had an Emotion Code session with a practitioner who said something I didn’t expect:“Your guides are dying to work with you.”

It made me laugh, because I believed in the idea of guides. I grew up with the Holy Spirit and God's angels, I just hadn’t really given my own much thought. But her words landed deeply, and I sat with them. I started wondering, How would I even begin to work with them?

And then it came to me, quietly and clearly:The letter to God. That’s how I’d start again. And so I did.

What Writing With My Guides Looks Like

Here’s what the process looks like in my life:

• I light a candle. It marks the shift and is an invitation for them to come. It’s my way of saying: I’m here. I’m listening.

• I use essential oils to help open my spirit. Sometimes I reach for an oil like frankincense or a spirit blend. I rub a few drops between my hands, on my temples, or on the bottoms of my feet. It helps me feel more present and energetically open.

• I choose who I want to write with. God, my guides, my higher self, sometimes even my mom who passed away.

• I play music. Ambient sounds, gentle instrumentals, or hymns when I’m writing with Mom because they were always her favorite.

• I start with a letter. I pour out my questions, usually focused on one main topic, maybe with a secondary thread.

• I pause. I breathe. I ask for guidance in return and wait for the first thought or phrase to land.

• Then I write what comes. I don’t filter. I simply write whatever words are placed on my heart.

  
  

I used to do this by hand. Now I often use my Freewrite device, which lets me type without distraction. I rarely reread what I wrote because the guidance somehow becomes a part of me. It lands. And it stays.

Two Reasons This Practice Has Meant Everything

There are two key reasons I come back to this again and again:

1. When I’m in a fog and need clarity

When I feel stuck, unsure, frustrated, or confused, this practice helps me remember I don’t have to figure it all out on my own. I have spiritual resources. I have access. If you’ve ever wondered how to receive guidance from God, writing might be one of the most powerful ways to do it.

2. When I miss someone I’ve lost

This is especially dear to me. If you’ve lost someone you love, I want to gently offer this:You can still talk with them. Not just to them but with them.

Many people speak aloud to loved ones who’ve passed, but don’t realize they can hear something back. Writing creates space for that dialogue. It's real, and it's healing. Sometimes I choose to write with my mom. Sometimes she reaches out first. She’s been known to flicker the lights in my office when she wants to chat.

What My Mom Told Me About Date Nite

One of the most memorable exchanges I’ve had with her came in the very beginning stages of Date Nite.

I had just secured the domain. I hadn’t chosen a platform or done any design. I sat down and shared the idea with her, and her words came through as clearly as if she were right in the room:

“You can do all of this. You can create your design elements, your website, your photography—anything you need to do. You have the creativity, the intellect, and the gift. You can outsource if you want, but you do not need to. You are talented enough, gifted enough, and equipped enough to bring this to life yourself.”

I’ve returned to that message again and again. It reminds me that when doubt creeps in, I already have everything I need.

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How to Begin Receiving Guidance From God Through Writing

If something in this is tugging at your heart, I want to gently encourage you to try it.

You don’t have to know who to write to. You don’t have to be “spiritual” in any one specific way. You just have to be open and come willing to be still and listen.

Here’s a simple way to begin:

1. Light a candle. Create a gentle space.

2. Put on music. Something that helps you feel calm or connected.

3. Decide who you’re writing with. God, your guides, your higher self, your mom, or anyone else whoever feels right.

4. Start with a letter. Write down what’s on your heart. What are you facing? What are you unclear about? Where do you need support or guidance?

5. Pause. Take a breath. Ask, “What do you want me to know?”

6. Write whatever comes. Don’t second guess. Let it flow.

   
   

A few gentle prompts to explore:

• “What’s the truth underneath my fear?”

• “Where would you have me go next?”

• “What am I being prepared for?”

• “How can I find peace with this?”

Final Words

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being open. It’s about creating space for a sacred conversation to unfold.

If you try this, I’d love to hear what comes through for you. And if you ever forget: you are not alone.

There is guidance available to you. Always.

And if you’re wondering how this practice led me to the love of my life… that’s a story for another time, very soon.