Letting go of what your dream is not

We are obsessed with making decisions. We want the "yes" or "no" immediately so we can move on to the next thing. But there is a massive difference between making a decision and practicing discernment.

Decision-making is often fueled by anxiety: I need to choose so I can stop feeling uncertain.

Discernment is fueled by peace: I’m going to wait until I see where the Spirit is moving.

Discernment is the art of slowing down. It’s about noticing the patterns, the closed doors, and the internal resistance we usually try to ignore. A God-sized dream often matures in the waiting. It requires us to figure out what the dream is not before we can see what it truly is.

Sometimes, the most spiritual progress you can make is letting go of a good opportunity to make room for the right one. Not every open door is an invitation, and not every delay is a failure.

Reflection:

Is there a decision you’re rushing because you’re uncomfortable with the wait? What would happen if you traded that rush for a little more listening?