This week Chelsey sits down with Phylicia Masonheimer to talk about the importance of discernment. Phylicia shares her wisdom on what discernment is, how to know if we're growing in it spiritually, and most importantly why God desires it for us. You'll leave this episode challenged, equipped, and pointed to truths that will change your walk with The Lord.

What is discernment?

• Wisdom in action
• The Holy Spirit will give them the discernment they need as they expose themselves to The Word.
• 1 Corinthians 1:19
• Hebrews 5:14
• Hebrews 4:12
• Romans 12:2

Why we need to study God's word to grow in discernment:

• We cannot live the Christian life apart from Christ. You can only know Christ through His word and His spirit.
• You'll know if you're hearing from His spirit if you're in His word.
• We learn that just because things may resonate with us in the world it doesn't mean it's biblically true.
• If we say we're Christians we're saying we align with the teaching's of Jesus Christ and to be in alignment with them we have to know them.

How to make time for God's Word:

• We first need to realize that we've Americanized "quiet time" with The Lord. It will never be the "perfect setting" especially as seasons change in our lives.
• Try doing 3x a week deep study. On the other days read through the Psalms and read it back to The Lord.
• Just show up.
• We make time for what we care about.

Holy Spirit:

• In scripture is always accompanied by He when talked about.
• Power to dwell in us for a specific task - dwells in us for a specific task.
• Does NOT lead to disorders and disarray.
• It leads, teaches, and equips.
• It will NEVER lead you to sin and will NEVER contradict His word.

Conformation in His word and questions to ask when you're in prayer:

• If you're in His word and you know what The Word says you can trust Him to lead you.
• Does the principle match who God says He is?
• Would this action glorify God and bless others?
• Does this sanctify, grow, and mature me?

What would you tell someone who asked what they needed to begin living with less of in regards to becoming more like Christ?

• Living with less shallow distractions. They keep us from depth with God.
• We will stay in the shallow, confused, un-discerning state if we don't choose to lay down our Cross.

Connect with Phylicia:

• Website: phyliciamasonheimer.com 
• Instagram: @phyliciamasonheimer