When you are in the Will of God, you will feel a profound sense of discernment’s peace and freedom. And that is the key to knowing if you have discerned rightly. In this episode, we wrap up individual discernment by discussing the key indicators that tell you that you are on the right track – that you are being and doing as God has ordained. It’s a terrific sense of accomplishment, regardless of what you are called to be or do – even when you discern something that hurts to discern. With a grand example involving Santa Claus, we jump in and get to that peace and freedom idea.

Discernment is not necessarily about choosing right from wrong; it’s about choosing the better of the good, choosing the lord over us.

Love is an action, and discernment is an action culminating in a decision that requires more action. Peace and freedom are the sense one has that informs them that the action required after the decision is in God’s Will – and that action will bring about what God has ordained, proving He does not deny what he has ordained.

Discernment needs to be completed; decisions have to be made. We can get stuck in the thinking circle instead of the discernment cycle = which has a beginning and an end…with a continuation. Peace and freedom give us the strength to follow through on the determination – and if we do not have that peace and freedom, we may have made a decision just to make a decision.

This series has been a thumbnail of the Discernment Parish Mission we provide, tailored to the needs of the community and the needs of the individuals in that community. When your diocese, parish, organization, or individuals need help figuring out God’s direction for them, this is what we help with – giving you tools to keep and practice so that you, too, can reach the goal of discernment – peace and freedom that brings you closer to God, more perfect, more holy, in concert with your primary vocation, on the path you’re supposed to be on – the Road to Perfection – so you can know who you are supposed to be, be who you are supposed to be, and do what you are supposed to do.

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PS: There’s one more discernment topic; Couple discernment, which fits in great with marriage preparation and married couples’ groups and retreats!

Previous Episodes in this Discernment Series:

Discernment – What It Is and What It Isn’t – Episode 176
Discernment – Listening For God – Episode 177
Discernment – Listening To God – Episode 178
Discernment – Being Open To God’s Messengers – Episode 179

Some items on our site that will help in Discernment – Peace and Freedom, or at least get you started:

Page: Letters Home

Page: Prayer Basics

Article: Why Doesn’t God Shout?

Video: Spirit In Life – Exploring the Holy Spirit | A Video Series

Video: Fruits of the Spirit: Peace

TWMWU: Follow Christ!

TWMWU: This Great Gift

Podcast Episode: Peace – Episode 32

Podcast Episode: Discerning God’s Will – Part 1 – Episode 74

Podcast Episode: How Do I Listen To And Hear The LORD? – Episode 145

Podcast Episode: God’s Beauty – Episode 160

Podcast Episode: Walking In The Catholic Faith – Episode 167

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