Quick Glance: For Your Heart Today

Not every thought or feeling is simply “you.” Some of what stirs inside of us is part of a deeper battle. Hebrews 5 reminds us that maturity in Christ comes not only from knowledge, but from having our spiritual senses sharpened—our discernment trained to recognize the difference between good and evil.

Discernment is how we learn to notice the movements of our hearts:

Consolation draws us closer to God’s love, peace, and hope.

Desolation pulls us away into discouragement, anxiety, or fear.

The unseen battle often begins right here—inside of us. But the Spirit trains us from the inside out, sharpening our perception so that what was once blurry becomes clear.

3 Takeaways

1. Discernment Is a Mark of Maturity.

Growing in Christ means moving beyond “milk” into “solid food”—allowing the Spirit to sharpen our ability to recognize truth from lies, and God’s voice from false spirits.

2. Pay Attention to the Movements of the Heart.

What matters is not just what we feel, but where that feeling takes us. Consolation moves us toward God’s presence; desolation pulls us away.

3. Practice: Stop. Listen. Look.

When something unsettles your spirit, pause. Stop to create space, listen for whether you’re being drawn toward or away from God, and Look up for His truth and presence in the battle.

If You Only Have a Moment

Take this breath prayer into your week:

Inhale: Speak, Lord,

Exhale: Your Servant is Listening

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