Prayer about Discernment
Introduction
Prayer is an essential part of our Christian walk. It facilitates communication with Our Heavenly Father, strengthens our faith, and provides us an avenue to express our thanks, concerns, and aspirations. The act of prayer not only reminds us of God’s presence in our everyday lives, but it also complements our Bible study, serving as a source of spiritual enlightenment, wisdom, and discernment. Through prayer, we can gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word and its application in our lives, yielding a rich harvest of peace and righteousness.
Prayer
My Gracious Father, I come before You today with a humble heart and a seeking spirit. As I navigate life and its complexities, I want to ask for the gift of discernment. I understand that discernment is a grace that allows me to differentiate between right and wrong, truth from falsehood, and genuine from deceitful.
I beseech You, Holy Spirit, to enhance my intuition and grant me a wise and discerning heart. Empower me to see beyond surface appearances, and perceive situations and people as You do. I pray for the ability to distinguish the voices that are not from You and the strength to reject voices that aim to sway me away from Your truth.
Help me to be discerning not only in matters of spiritual significance but also in day-to-day decisions. I long to glorify You in every area of my life, Lord, and I know that can only be accomplished by adhering strictly to Your divine principles. So today, I humbly request that You bestow upon me the spirit of discernment. Add clarity to my vision, wisdom to my decisions, and understanding to my actions. Amen.
Conclusion
Discernment is a priceless gift that not only fosters our spiritual growth but also aids in making sound decisions that align with God’s will for our lives. By praying for discernment, we invite wisdom and understanding into all areas of our lives, thereby ensuring that our plans, decisions, and actions line up with God’s intention for us.
At BGodInspired.com, we believe that prayer partnered with consistent Bible study equips us with the spiritual tools to navigate life under God’s guidance. Our short Bible studies are designed to promote holistic growth of mind, body, and spirit. We invite you to continue your journey of faith and discernment with us. The more you connect with God through prayer and His Word, the more you grow in discernment and gain the ability to live a life that glorifies Him.
Remember, you are never alone on this journey. BGodInspired.com is here to walk with you, encourage you, and assist in your spiritual growth. Keep praying, keep studying, and keep seeking discernment! Keep holding on to the promise that with God all things are possible.
Journaling – Your Pathway to Purposeful Mornings!
Journal Prompts about Discernment
1. Based on the scriptures, write about a time when you had to discern the truth in a complicated situation. How did God guide you through it?
2. Reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” How has practicing discernment helped you to trust more in God’s understanding than your own?
3. In 1 Kings 3, Solomon asks God for a discerning heart. Write about a situation where you needed to ask God for discernment. How did this impact the outcome?
4. Reflect on 1 John 4:1, “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” Write about a time you had to ‘test the spirits’ to discern whether their influence was positive or negative.
5. God often speaks in a still, small voice (1 Kings 19:11-13). Journal about a time you had to quiet your mind and heart to listen for discernment from God.
6. In Hebrews 5:14, disciples of God are called to train themselves to distinguish good from evil. Describe a situation in your life where discernment helped you to differentiate between good and evil actions.
7. Reflect on a time when you misjudged a situation, person, or decision because you didn’t ask God for discernment. What did you learn from this, and how did it develop your relationship with God?
8. Discernment is often connected to wisdom. Describe a situation where you sought wisdom from the Bible and were led to a discerning understanding of the situation.
