Discerning...

Discernment is not one of my spiritual gifts. In fact, I'm not sure I have this gift in any area of my life. Of course, I might have it, but even knowing would require me first discerning that it's there. I'd imagine to any casual observer, it's evident just how troublesome of an endeavor making decisions can be. (Though the idea that someone would want to observe that is laughable. Seems like a sketch for a reality show, watching the nutty woman try to decide what she should do about everyday things, let alone the "toughies.")

Right now I'm trying to discern God's plan. He's showing me some opportunities that might resolve some long-standing feelings about my career choice. This morning I felt Him tell me I needed to refocus, and redirect my attentions in the correct areas. Daily prayer, daily devotional time, and daily discussions with faith-led friends have been missing for too long, and I can honestly feel the effects. I'm faithful that reinstating these will lead me to the correct path for His glory.

What's encouraging me is that, paraphrasing what a wise friend told me, it's possible that as long as I'm heartfully searching for God and His will, He'll bless what steps I take to get me where He wants me. My logic says this is the wrong time, wrong place, wrong __________. My heart and my experiences of late are showing me that it's time to faithfully follow what He's laid before me.

So I've decided that since I stink at discerning what is the right path, I'll follow the tips He's dropping and see where that gets me.