Motivation Monday: Discernment

“A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him” Proverbs 28:11

Discernment-noun- the act or process of exhibiting keen insight and good judgment.

Discernment is key if you want to be successful at anything. We need to be able to see through a person’s motive and try to understand their “agenda,” and almost everyone has an agenda. With discernment we must also examine our thought life. We need to examine what we think and how we think. I’ve learned in church that “you thought life is what determines your success or failure.” So we need to pray for spiritual discernment. Spiritual discernment will allow us to see things our natural eyes would not allow.

So let us start by examining our thoughts, the ones created by us and also other people. Examine what people say to you and try to figure out the “agenda.” If we begin to develop discernment, many of the “sticky” situations that we find ourselves in will decrease. We would not be so easily disappointed or a failure. “The way you think is critical. It is important to think critically. Thinking is a process and most of it goes on at a subconscious level” Pastor Bernard. He also says that every thought has power in your life, so let us begin to figure out the agenda and if it is not aligned with any of our goals, values, or purposes, we need to erase the thought from our mind. Do not give power to something that will not produce a positive outcome. 

We need to change the way we think, and once that process begins, our actions and reactions will change also. Do not let negative people or thoughts ruin your chances of achieving your goals. Take a closer look at what you think about and the things that influence those thoughts. If you need to remove yourself from an environment or even a group of people, do so if it brings you peace. So let us begin (or continue) developing discernment and see things froma  spiritual perspective. Examine your thoughts and the thoughts from outside influences and figure out the agenda. Pay attention to the agenda and handle the situation accordingly. Make the right decision, even if it hurts (and trust me it does!!!) and  be on your road to success. I know that I am on the way…