Shaping a Discerning Heart
As the potter shapes the clay, so God shapes us to reflect his creative glory. On the potter’s wheel he shapes a discerning heart, but we must be willing. It is a demanding sacrifice on our part.
Discernment
Category: Discernment
Discernment Seasonal Devotions
Garden Variety Discernment
Next week starts Lent with Ash Wednesday, a season of rending our hearts to God’s. It is a perfect time to consider Christ’s discernment on the way to the cross and the importance of prayer.
Discernment
Ears to Hear
“He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” (John 8:47, NIV) Abiding establishes our relationship with God; our belonging. It is the total surrender of our heart to God’s control and leading, a dying of selfish me so that I can be transformed into genuine God- intended me. When we know who our shepherd is, his deep love and tender…
Discernment
Hidden Secrets
“We do not give up control to God easily.” But we must if we desire true discernment.
Discernment Spiritual Formation
Discerning Among the Vines and the Branches
Wondering what God wills for your life? Wonder why it’s so hard to discern? These are questions I’m scratching through myself in hopes of learning more about discernment. I’m not content with thinking God is merely an eight ball; I shake, he answers. Will you wonder with me?
