How Can I Know That It's Actually God's Voice?

How can you discern if the voice you're hearing is genuinely God's?
How can you be sure it isn't just your own thoughts or even
something deceptive? Fr. Mike offers insight into recognizing God's
guidance by asking key questions: Does the voice contradict
Scripture or the teachings of the Church? Who does the voice sound
like, and what are the characteristics of God's voice? He explains
that divine guidance is often confirmed by its
fruitfulness—bringing lasting peace, joy, and alignment with God's
will. Fr. Mike encourages us to trust God step by step. He says it
does not take blind leaps to see how even the most minor acts of
faith can produce meaningful fruit over time.