Learn to Discernنموونە

When faced with big decisions, it’s usually not as straightforward as choosing between good and evil. Often, we’re presented with multiple great options, making discernment challenging. Charles Spurgeon wisely said:

“Discernment is not a matter of telling the difference between right and wrong; rather it is telling the difference between right and almost right.”

A powerful starting point for discerning God’s will is praying for indifference. Usually, indifference is not considered a good thing; we associate it with not caring. But it is essential in the discernment process.

It means surrendering and adopting a posture where you are indifferent to the outcome but fully submitted to God’s will. This is challenging because our human nature tempts us to be led by our desires and favouring one outcome over another. Indifference is trusting His perfect judgment over your limited perspective:

Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly. – John 7:24

God will only lead us as much as we allow Him to, so unless we surrender our own intentions, we cannot truly discern His.

Both Mary and Jesus demonstrated this kind of surrender by saying a prayer of indifference:

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. – Luke 1:38

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but Yours be done.” – Luke 22:42

Here’s a prayer of indifference you can pray whenever you want to discern God’s will:

Heavenly Father,
I desire nothing more than to do Your Will in my life,
I surrender all my hopes, dreams and plans into Your hands.

Lord Jesus,
Make me brave like You,
To say, “Not my will but Yours be done."

Holy Spirit,
Make me indifferent to anything but God’s will,
Reveal to me any hidden desires in my heart.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Jenny Mendes