I love the gift of discernment what I don't like is not fully understanding how it works and why's, the buts, and everything in between.
So, I'm not ashamed to admit, I need all the help in this subject because I want this gift. I don't want to lacking in any area where God is concerned. One could say I want it to do good and not evil.
I can also say I want it so I don't fall into a trap of lies, deceit, and temptations. Call it what you will be I need help in this area because I can and will fall for anything, that's how weak I am in self-confidence. If this subject was on self-centeredness, then yeah, I'd write the book about the subject.
I believe it's a gift every Christian should have, who knows if we put it into practice, this world may be a better place and questioning stupid things would be in the past, and God's voice and His movements would be so abound there would be no entry way for satan and his minions to get into peoples lives.
God Bless.
Growing in Discernment
Jesus lived His life by discernment. His discernment was not based on the superficial senses of His flesh, it was the result of His intimate communion and relationship with His Father God.
This same gift of discernment is available to you and me through our relationship with God.
So how does it work? Before you do anything, you must quickly check with your spirit to see if the thing you are about to do is OK. If you have peace, then proceed. But if you are uncomfortable, confused or frustrated, remain still.
For instance, at times I've been at the mall getting ready to purchase something, but before I reached the checkout counter, I sensed a frustration in my spirit, which was like a nudge from the Holy Spirit not to make the purchase.
The exciting thing about moments like these is every time you and I choose to listen to and follow the Holy Spirit's promptings, our spirits grow stronger in God, and more and more of God's power is released in our lives to operate in the fruit of the Spirit.
Yield to the Holy Spirit and follow His promptings, and you will grow in the same discernment that Jesus walked in.
Prayer Starter: God, I don't want to make decisions based on my own fleshly desires. I want to walk in discernment. As I check with You when I'm making decisions, frustrate the desires I have that are not of You, and give me peace to follow Your way.
Author thought to be Joyce Meyer
So, I'm not ashamed to admit, I need all the help in this subject because I want this gift. I don't want to lacking in any area where God is concerned. One could say I want it to do good and not evil.
I can also say I want it so I don't fall into a trap of lies, deceit, and temptations. Call it what you will be I need help in this area because I can and will fall for anything, that's how weak I am in self-confidence. If this subject was on self-centeredness, then yeah, I'd write the book about the subject.
I believe it's a gift every Christian should have, who knows if we put it into practice, this world may be a better place and questioning stupid things would be in the past, and God's voice and His movements would be so abound there would be no entry way for satan and his minions to get into peoples lives.
God Bless.
Growing in Discernment
Jesus lived His life by discernment. His discernment was not based on the superficial senses of His flesh, it was the result of His intimate communion and relationship with His Father God.
This same gift of discernment is available to you and me through our relationship with God.
So how does it work? Before you do anything, you must quickly check with your spirit to see if the thing you are about to do is OK. If you have peace, then proceed. But if you are uncomfortable, confused or frustrated, remain still.
For instance, at times I've been at the mall getting ready to purchase something, but before I reached the checkout counter, I sensed a frustration in my spirit, which was like a nudge from the Holy Spirit not to make the purchase.
The exciting thing about moments like these is every time you and I choose to listen to and follow the Holy Spirit's promptings, our spirits grow stronger in God, and more and more of God's power is released in our lives to operate in the fruit of the Spirit.
Yield to the Holy Spirit and follow His promptings, and you will grow in the same discernment that Jesus walked in.
Prayer Starter: God, I don't want to make decisions based on my own fleshly desires. I want to walk in discernment. As I check with You when I'm making decisions, frustrate the desires I have that are not of You, and give me peace to follow Your way.
Author thought to be Joyce Meyer
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