How can I get discernment? What do I do with it when I get it? Discernment comes from God's Holy Spirit living in us and giving us understanding of God's character and His ways, so we can build a happy and safe life. God desires that we know Him intimately. Through the wisdom of God's word in the Bible, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, God will help us discern the plan He has for our lives.
Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the LORD are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall. (Hosea 14:9 NLT)
As we make plans and take steps in our life with God in recovery, we need to seek God’s wisdom to discern the right path for us. That is certainly the right action to take when we are uncertain, but probably even more important to do when we think we know what to do. Our familiar way of approaching a situation is often twisted by confused thinking from our past.
Some simple steps we might take in this process are:
ü list the known pros and cons of our choices.
ü consider the gifts God has given us.
ü pray and trust that God will direct our steps in the way we should go.
ü seek guidance from someone who knows us well (pastor, priest, parents, spiritual counselor) and carefully consider their advice.
We need to make a humble assessment of our will versus God’s revealed will in each situation, and not allow our imagination or desires to mislead us. God promises to direct our steps as we submit our plans to Him.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, My desire is to have understanding of all Your ways so that I may have discernment in all I undertake to do. Amen
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