Discernment is never an easy process. I tend to forget the tedious and treacherous process that it is, until I find myself right back in it where I am trying to figure out something pretty important again. So, what is discernment...this churchy word? Over the years, I have used Wikipedia's definition: "In Christianity, the word may have several meanings. It can be used to describe the process of determining God's desire in a situation or for one's life or identifying the true nature of a thing such as discerning between good and evil. In large part, it describes the interior search for an answer to the question of one's vocation, namely, determining whether or not God is calling one to the married life, single life, consecrated life, ordained ministry (priests), or any other calling." At work this summer, I discerned different curriculum to use this year. That was not easy. I agonized over that. It has been a while since I've had to discern a decision in my personal life. It's asking God, "What is your will in my life with this right now?" Then, each and everyday I observe how God might be speaking to me in my heart and through situations, other people, Scripture, etc. Some days I think His answer can't get any clearer. I know God will reveal His will over and over again until I am certain and until I listen, because I do believe He was the one that lead me to this restlessness. It's funny how what we thought was important can quickly fade as God shows us what's really important. In the last few days there's been a lot of talk about "what would you like your life script to look like" and "meditate on your own funeral." What do you want your life to be about? In doing so, certain things are no longer important. When I finally figure out what those things are, especially when I am trying to make a decision and the discernment process is over, peace prevails! Making the changes aren't always easy, but they are easier knowing that it is what God wants. Because of that, I know He will take care of me and help things fall into place eventually. God's in the process of writing His story on my heart...and each little part is part of the work of art.
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So this is me...I am a woman who lives with passion, self-reflection, and a desire to do God's will.
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