5 Prayers for GuidanceSample

Prayer 5: Godly Discernment

Do you need discernment in any situation? If so, look at the fruit.

In Matthew 7:20, Jesus said, "Therefore by their fruits you will know them" (NKJV). And in Galatians 5, He tells us precisely what the works of the flesh are versus what the fruit of the Spirit are.

Whenever God is in a person or situation, you will see His Holy Spirit manifesting His fruit.

Remember, the Bible says it's the fruit of the SPIRIT, not the fruit of you. God the Holy Spirit is the One who bears His fruit through you. When someone has made Jesus their Savior, the Holy Spirit will bear His fruit through them.

Similarly, if a certain situation is from God, that situation will be full of His fruit too. You will see Him manifesting His love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, kindness, self-control, and so on in that situation.

However, if any situation or person is rife with strife ...

If that person, place, or thing is full of the works of the flesh (see Galatians 5:19-21), then that situation is not from God.

It's easy to discern what God is affirming. You will know both people and situations by their fruit. If something is from God, it will align with His Word, and the fruit of the Spirit will be evident. But if it's not from God, it will be contrary to His Word, and the works of the flesh will be exhibited therein.

So pray this prayer for guidance and discernment today:

"Dear Heavenly Father, I come to You in Jesus' name.

Abba Father, thank You for Your Word. Your Word is a road map that helps us make decisions according to Your will, and I praise You for that. You didn't leave anything to chance; You told us in Your Word exactly how Your Spirit manifests Himself in any situation or person.

Abba Father, in Jesus' name, I ask You to help me clearly discern the fruit of my situation today.

Show me the fruit of the Spirit versus the works of the flesh. Help me to not be deceived by anything that is false. Help me to know the difference between the holy and the profane, and help me always choose what is holy.

I ask today that You would give me perfect discernment according to Your Word, Father. Help me remember that "To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them" (Isaiah 8:20 NKJV).

Thank You, Father God. Thank You for giving me discernment and wisdom according to Your Word. In the name of Your holy Son Jesus, I pray, amen."

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