There are moments when everything looks perfect on the outside yet something deep inside whispers “Something isn’t right.”
John and Lisa Bevere’s recent Conversations podcast reminds believers that this quiet unease isn’t paranoia but often the Holy Spirit nudging us toward discernment.
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Discernment, the Beveres explain, is a divine safeguard in an age of confusion. It’s what keeps us anchored when “good” things may actually rebel against God’s authority. John shares how he once ignored a spiritual check over a publishing deal that seemed promising. The decision led to months of turmoil until he finally realized flattery had blinded his discernment. The moment he repented peace and health returned. His story is a reminder that when we follow God’s prompting He protects us even from our own ambitions.
The Beveres also warn that living in a culture steeped in offense clouds our spiritual senses. When we let bitterness or hurt fester it becomes nearly impossible to see clearly. But when our hearts remain humble and filled with love discernment thrives. True discernment isn’t about judging others but about walking in wisdom peace and alignment with God’s Word.
If you’ve been sensing something “off” lately in a relationship a job or even a spiritual environment pause and listen. God may be guiding you not away from something good but toward what’s right. As John and Lisa remind us the voice of discernment is one of the greatest gifts God gives His children.
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To hear the full discussion watch the video above.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
