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What needs to die in me in order for the will of God to come forth in and among us?

- Ruth Barton Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership

As I read this sentence in the 12th chapter of her book I was rocked.  The chapter was on discernment and the process by which a team can discern answers from God.  In the chapter she outlined how discern.  It blew me away.

If I was honest I would have to admit that most of my discernment is based on intuition.  Also I would have to admit that I try all the human ways to understand an issue and exhaust them first, then I turn to the Lord and ask Him what He thinks.

So what needs to die?  My process.  I must seek God first and then after discerning God's answer apply my human skills to accomplish it.

Prayer - 

God that you would be first.

That I would look to you first.

That my answers would only come from you.

That I would align with your purpose and directions.

That I could do only that which the father directs me.

Amen