Discernment

A couple of months ago I had someone pray for me, asking God to give me discernment. Although I knew I had heard the word, throughout my day, I continued to question if I really knew what the word meant. When I googled the word discernment this came up:

Perception in the absence of judgement with a view to obtaining spiritual direction and understanding.

"Without providing for a time of healing and discernment, there will be no hope of living through this present moment without a shattering of our common life."

Wow!! That was exactly what I needed! I have realized that one of my biggest struggles is in having confidence & realizing that I don't need to worry about pleasing others; being accepted by this world. I constantly question if I'm making the right decisions because I don't want to be "judgemental" or seem arrogant. But I know those feelings were from the Devil!! It was through a breakthrough I had one day, that I felt God lead me to write the following words. I have read them numerous times infront of a mirror and I post them now in hopes that they may help someone else as well. Try reading this out loud, look at yourself in a mirror, and see what God reveals to you. I've paused at different lines almost every time as more truth is revealed to me. 

Can you accept that I am enough? Can you accept that I am all you have? All that you can rely on. Can you accept that it has to be me? That you trust with all of your heart? Because you can't have both, your way & my way. Can you accept that I am enough & I am all that you need? Can you accept that you may be alone? That there may not be someone for you in this world? That your obedience and trust in me may not be rewarded in your lifetime? That you may not get what you think you need? Can you accept letting me have complete control? This is what dying to yourself really means & GREAT will be your reward! Can you trust me? Can you accept that you can't control & that you don't know what's best? In your heart, not your head, can you surrender all? Can you accept my will and can you accept my love? Can you accept my grace and see that my love is more than you will ever need? Can you accept day to day? Can you accept step by step? Can you accept the life I have waiting for you? This is what they know, those who truly know me, know that there is no other way. Can you accept this? Can you accept my love? Can you accept that I've forgiven you? Can you accept that it's ok to leave it all behind? Can you accept that it's time to leave it all? Can you accept that you are enough? Can you accept that I loved you first? Can you accept that it's free? Can you accept that you don't know what's best? Can you accept my offer to follow me? Do NOT be AFRAID! Can you accept that I will be with you always?

Please comment and let me know if you've done this exercise and what feedback you have. Thank you!!