Just because a thought feels spiritual or sounds right doesn’t mean it’s from God. Discernment isn’t automatic—it’s intentional. The Word tells us to test every spirit, every thought, and every voice. Why? Because not everything you hear in your heart is holy.

Our springboard for today’s discussion is:"Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God..." — 1 John 4:1

God invites us to be spiritually sharp, not gullible. Even the devil quoted Scripture when tempting Jesus in the wilderness. That means you can’t trust a voice just because it uses religious language or gives you goosebumps.

So how do you test a thought?

✅ Does it align with Scripture? God never contradicts His Word.✅ Does it reflect the character of Christ? If it lacks love, truth, and humility, it’s not Him.✅ Does it lead to freedom or fear? God's voice brings liberty and transformation, not chains.✅ Does it bear fruit over time? If a word from God is true, it will produce godly results.

And here’s a bonus tip: God’s voice can handle your questions. Ask Him for confirmation. Search His Word. Seek wise counsel. If the message is from Him, He’ll affirm it.

Question of the Day:Are you actively testing what you hear—or just assuming it’s God?

Let’s Pray:Lord, teach me to test the thoughts that come. Sharpen my discernment and anchor my heart in Your Word. I only want to follow Your voice. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Let’s Get To Work!Faith doesn’t mean blind trust—it means grounded obedience.

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