When Something Just Doesn't Feel Rightby Melissa J | More from this Blogger 27 Sep 2006 06:19 PM Have you ever entered a place and something just doesn't feel right? Have you ever shortly thereafter discovered the reason why you shouldn't be there? I think most of us have been in similar situations at some point. Some people refer to this as a 6th sense. Now, before you go thinking I've completely lost it, please hear me out. I know many parents have had a hunch about their child; as to something they may be struggling with for example. Some gut feelings could be based on predictable behaviors or character. Once in a while things get overlooked the first time we encounter them, but visiting them again with more wisdom can make us more aware. Some of our sense could be influenced by our conscience too. Much of what people experience, I believe is discernment (keen insight or judgment). I believe the Lord gives us discernment to make choices that are pleasing to Him. I don't know if it's a 6th sense necessarily. I believe the Holy Spirit guides us in our lives. I can't tell you how many times I've been in prayer and have had heaviness in my heart to pray for someone. Often without knowing many details, I will pray in the direction I feel led to by the Lord. Sometimes, I later get confirmation of the need for specific prayer, other times I don't. Here are a few of many scriptures on discernment in the Bible:
How do we become better at discernment? It's by being in the Word regularly. You will learn how the Lord works and of things that are offensive and pleasing to Him. We are not perfect and don't always know what to pray for. This is why we need the Lord's guidance through His word and relationship with Him. Scripture reference is quoted from the NKJV. Relevantchristian tags User Comments  Gwyllum (301) 28 Sep 2006 02:35 AMDiscernment certainly is a wonderful gift of the Spirit, Melissa. I also believe our ability to recognize 'early warning signs' is a deeply rooted sense that originates from a spiritual connection within. We need to explore this sense within our selves before we can encourage others to recognize and tap into their early warning signs in relation to personal safety in so many areas of our daily life.  Laura S (663) 28 Sep 2006 03:23 PMI had an experience like this with one of my daughters a few years ago. She was invited (along with several other girls we knew) to spend the night with a friend of a friend's daughter that we knew only casually through an activity in which both girls were involved. As soon as we entered the apartment with my daughter's things I felt this horrible sense that something wasn't right. I nearly burst into tears as we drove away down the street. My husband actually said, "Do you want to go back and get her?" To make a long story short, she called about 11:00 p.m. The girl was watching movies our daughter knew violated our standards and she suspected the parents were drinking (another thing we don't approve of). She asked us to come and get her, which we did gladly.  Tristi Pinkston (10839) 29 Sep 2006 09:28 PMIt's a wonderful blessing to know that if we try to stay close to the Lord, He can guide us and direct us in what we should be doing. The trick is, being sure to listen to those whisperings when they come. Thank you for this blog.  Melissa J (13710) 29 Sep 2006 10:31 PMThank you all for your comments. I too find God speaks in that still quiet voice. I think the purpose of this must be for us too put aside the chaos and commotion to focus on Him. Community Tags discerning, discernment, Judging, prayer Discuss this article
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