“I ask—ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do...” (Ephesians 1:17 MSG)
Discernment is defined as the ability to distinguish, apprehend, recognize, or perceive by our senses or intellect. Spiritual discernment allows us to know God, to sense His presence, to distinguish his nudges from our own impulses, and to recognize His revelations.
Knowing God personally and being under His influence can be glorious but also weighty. Spiritual discernment is a heavy gift that comes with great responsibility. It requires a great deal of endurance, focus, and dedication. It isn’t something that can be turned on and off based on what else is going on in one’s life. It’s a constant weight that one must bear with reverence and commitment.
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