Step 7: Pray for a Discerning Spirit
We have already mentioned prayer, but you can never pray too much (prayer is always in order). This time, our prayers are specific for discernment so we can recognize our prince when he comes.
Or more importantly, recognize the frogs as they arrive. Unfortunately, most of us encounter a few frogs before meeting our prince, so it’s critical to understand the difference.
To discern is to be able to separate the things of God from the things of the world or to distinguish between good and evil. Now this has nothing to do with what he looks like, but rather looking to his heart and his spirit.
As Christian single women we must realize that everyone that demands our attention does not deserve our attention. Just because a man requests your phone number does not mean he deserves to have it.
Here is a spiritual reference to think about: John 15:5, Jesus says “…He who abides in Me and I in Him, bears much fruit.” There should clearly be some evidence that this man is spending some time with God and bearing fruit for God. If not, just move on.
Pray and ask God for discernment, then act accordingly.
God’s desire to reveal will always be greater than your desire to know. Seek His guidance in your decision making always.
Source: I want a Godly Marriage
Date: 26th August 2011
We have already mentioned prayer, but you can never pray too much (prayer is always in order). This time, our prayers are specific for discernment so we can recognize our prince when he comes.
Or more importantly, recognize the frogs as they arrive. Unfortunately, most of us encounter a few frogs before meeting our prince, so it’s critical to understand the difference.
To discern is to be able to separate the things of God from the things of the world or to distinguish between good and evil. Now this has nothing to do with what he looks like, but rather looking to his heart and his spirit.
As Christian single women we must realize that everyone that demands our attention does not deserve our attention. Just because a man requests your phone number does not mean he deserves to have it.
Here is a spiritual reference to think about: John 15:5, Jesus says “…He who abides in Me and I in Him, bears much fruit.” There should clearly be some evidence that this man is spending some time with God and bearing fruit for God. If not, just move on.
Pray and ask God for discernment, then act accordingly.
God’s desire to reveal will always be greater than your desire to know. Seek His guidance in your decision making always.
Source: I want a Godly Marriage
Date: 26th August 2011
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