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Week Nugget

2026-01-21

Affirmation

Spirit of discernment is upon me Fear is out of my life Holiness is my heritage

Prayer points

  • Lord Give me the grace to be holy just as YOU are Holy
  • I receive power to discern

Message

Discernment

True discernment is not merely an intellectual skill but a spiritual clarity born from holiness. Holiness serves as the "eye" of the soul; as you separate yourself from the common and the unclean, your spiritual perception is sharpened to distinguish between what is merely good and what is truly God's will. The Key Connection:

  • Purity of Heart Grants Vision: Scripture promises that "the pure in heart shall see God" (Matthew 5:8). Purity removes the "dirt" of self-interest and hidden motives that cloud your judgment, making your soul transparent to God’s light.
  • Alignment Through Consecration: Living a life set apart for God—holiness—aligns your mind with the Holy Spirit. This alignment allows you to "rightly divide the Word of Truth" and recognize the subtle difference between "right" and "almost right".
  • Sensitivity to Promptings: A heart dulled by worldliness loses its sensitivity to the Spirit's warnings. Holiness restores this spiritual "radar," enabling you to detect deception that charisma or appearances might otherwise hide