Tag: HolySpiritDiscernment

  • The Gift We Forget We Have

    The Holy Spirit is not a small gift. He is God with us and God within us. Too often, we encounter something impossible and immediately calculate what we can do. But the power doesn’t come from us. It comes from Him. Maybe the question isn’t, “Do I have enough power?” Maybe it’s, “Do I believe…

  • More Than Meets the Eye

    Sometimes we’re so focused on what we can see that we forget there’s an unseen Kingdom at work all around us. God is always moving—opening doors, softening hearts, arranging divine appointments, and accomplishing His purposes in ways we can’t yet perceive. Don’t let what you can see become the limit of your faith. “Faith shows…

  • Stop. Look. Listen.

    We teach our children to stop, look, and listen before crossing the street. What if we practiced that before crossing into a conversation… …making a decision… …reacting in frustration… …or speaking words we’ll later regret? God’s wisdom is often found in the pause. You might be surprised what God shows you when you slow down.…

  • See What You Are Missing

    What are you missing because you’re moving too fast? Sometimes we need to stop before we speak, react, decide, or move. God has been reminding me: Look. Watch. Listen. Pray. Discern. Observe. Wait. Patience gives us time to see what we missed, understand what we misunderstood, and hear what God is saying. Not everything needs…

  • Look Before You Leap

    Over the weekend, my two-year-old granddaughter saw the pool, got excited, and jumped right in—no floaties, no hesitation. She was immediately in trouble, and I had to grab her. And I thought… how often do we do the same thing in life? Sometimes wisdom looks a lot like restraint. That’s why today’s Gem of Knowledge…

  • Listen Before You Speak

    Sometimes the wisest thing you can do is remain silent and simply listen. As I spent time with the Lord, He gently impressed this Gem of Knowledge upon my heart: “Speak less, listen more. The enemy will reveal himself if you give him the opportunity to speak. Try listening more. Listen to learn.” Wow. “Listen…

  • Beware of Deceivers

    One of the hardest lessons we learn in life is that not everyone who appears kind is. As I spent time with the Lord, He impressed this warning upon my heart: “Beware of the deceivers, sheep in wolves’ clothing. They may look sweet and innocent, but will devour you as soon as you turn around.…