The Power of Discernment: Knowing When It’s a God Yes or a Good Distraction

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Well, hello, my valued listeners, and welcome back to another episode of Living in Your Power.
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I'm your host, Dr. Marlene Greenleaf, and this month we are digging deep into
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our theme, the empowered yes, aligning with what you are called to do.
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Now, last week, we talked about saying yes with intention, not from pressure,
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not out of guilt, but from a place of clarity and purpose.
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And today, we are building on that foundation with a powerful question.
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How do I know if this is a God yes or just a good distraction?
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This week's episode is entitled, The Power of Discernment, Knowing When It's
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a God-Yes or a Good Distraction.
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So, let's take a deep breath and begin.
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Now, what is discernment, really? For me, discernment is the ability to tune into divine alignment.
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It's that still spiritual knowing that helps you separate what's right for right
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now from what simply looks good.
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So here's the thing.
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Everything good isn't meant for you.
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Some things are shiny detours. Others are well-meaning distraction.
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And some opportunities are just busyness in disguise.
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Discernment helps you slow down, ask better questions, and protect your purpose.
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So let's take it to the Word for a second. Proverbs 3,
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verse 5 and 6 says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart And lean not on your
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own understanding In all your ways acknowledge Him And He will direct your path,
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Discernment, my dear listeners, isn't just about analyzing It's about surrendering
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It's about trusting that God will reveal what aligns with your assignment if
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you are willing to pause and listen.
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There was a time when I was offered a leadership opportunity that checked all
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the boxes, the title, the influence, money, even community impact.
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But deep in my spirit, something felt off.
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I kept telling myself, this is what you prayed for.
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But I hadn't stopped to ask, is this what God prepared me for?
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Eventually, I realized this was a test in discernment, not just decision-making.
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And when I turned it down, nervous but obedient, peace flooded in.
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And now just a few months later, something else opened that was so deeply aligned,
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it made me grateful that I waited.
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That my dear friends is the power of discernment it may delay your yes but it
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always deepens your purpose now here are three ways that you can strengthen
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your discernment muscle,
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first i want you to pause before you commit don't be afraid to say let me pray
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on this because every yes deserves space.
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Second, ask, will this be a fruit?
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A good yes multiplies your peace, your impact, and your fate.
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A distraction depletes all of these.
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And number three, check the source. Is this an assignment from God or an expectation from others.
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Now here's your empowerment prompt for this week.
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What's something on your plate right now that you are unsure about?
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I want you to pause, pray, write down how it aligns or doesn't with what God
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is calling you into right now.
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And if there's confusion, ask God to bring confirmation, not just convenience.
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Now in closing, I want to remind you again That discernment is the difference
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between movement and momentum Between being busy and being aligned Between a
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good opportunity and a God-ordained one,
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So protect your yes Guard your calling And listen for what peace is trying to tell you,
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Next week, we'll talk about something we often forget to say yes to,
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And that's rest That episode will be called Yes to Rest Honoring Your Capacity
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While Pursuing Your Calling So until next time,
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I want you to continue to walk in your purpose And if the road gets rough Remember
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to just breathe You still have the strength to rise,
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Your peace is your superpower So until next time Continue to live in your power.