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Discernment Quotes and Resources

April 21, 2016 By Jean Wise

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Discernment is the theme for April’s Tending the Holy Thursday posts. This week I am including quotes to inspire you when pondering discernment and some resources to help you along the way. Next week I summarize the lessons we all can learn by living a discerning life.  May this deepening topic help you through those difficult transitions and just plain daily choices.

This is the third week to explore discernment. The first week we began with defining and exploring discernment and last week I shared tips and how-to’s.

Quotes to Ponder about Discernment

Enjoy the following words of wisdom and feel free to share them on social media and/or Pinterest:

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“It’s funny: I always imagined when I was a kid that adults had some kind of inner toolbox full of shiny tools: the saw of discernment, the hammer of wisdom, the sandpaper of patience. But then when I grew up I found that life handed you these rusty bent old tools – friendships, prayer, conscience, honesty – and said ‘do the best you can with these, they will have to do’. And mostly, against all odds, they do.”

Anne Lamott

 

“God never gives us discernment in order that we may criticize, but that we may intercede.”

Oswald Chambers

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“Discernment is faithful living and listening to God’s love and direction so that we can fulfill our individual calling and shared mission.”

Henri Nouwen

“My choices, including those related to the day-to-day aspects of life, like the use of a modest car, are related to a spiritual discernment that responds to a need that arises from looking at things, at people, and from reading the signs of the times. Discernment in the Lord guides me in my way of governing.”

Pope Francis

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“Discernment in its fullness takes a practiced heart, fine-tuned to hear the word of God and the single-mindedness to follow that word in love. It is truly a gift from God, but not one dropped from the skies fully formed. It is a gift cultivated by a prayerful life and the search for self-knowledge.”

Ernest Larkin

“The place where God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”

Frederick Buechner

 

Resources for Discernment

I found some intriguing videos about discernment:

Discernment for Dummies. Interesting overview about discernment.

 

What is Discernment?:

Good Internet Sites:

Ignition spirituality.  http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/making-good-decisions/discernment-of-spirits

Article on Pathos:  http://www.patheos.com/blogs/spiritualdirection101/2012/07/a-step-by-step-discernment-process/

Ways to practice discernment:  http://www.practicingourfaith.org/discernment-ways-practice-ideas

Books to check out:

Discernment – Henri Nouwen

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Hearing with the Heart – Debra Farrington

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The Way of Discernment: Spiritual Practices for Decision Making  – Elizabeth Liebert

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The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living by Timothy M. Gallagher

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Faithful Listening: Discernment in Everyday Life by Joan Mueller

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And don’t forget to download this month’s resource – “21 Questions to Help with Discernment.”  It is free and please note you may get a message that you are already subscribed – just ignore that – the download will come quickly to your inbox. Sorry for the confusion – Don’t you just “love” tech imps.  HA!

 Click Here to Get the “21 Questions to Help with Discernment” Free Report

 

What have you read lately to share with us about discernment? Any good books not mentioned here?

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  1. blankCeil says

    April 22, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    Hi Jean! I immediately went to my local library’s site to see if they had the Nouwen book. Nope. I’ll have to look on Amazon. I really like the way he writes.
    Wonderful websites to explore! I wrote all of them down. I’ll start with Nouwen, after I finish the book on rest that I’m reading. What great food for the soul my friend. Thank you!!
    Ceil

    • blankJean Wise says

      April 23, 2016 at 9:45 am

      The Nouwen book is one from his trust where they gather material from his journal, articles, books and even unpublished notes re a subject. Isn’t it amazing that we are still gleaning wisdom from him?

  2. blankMartha Orlando says

    April 21, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    Wow, Jean! Loved the videos, the book suggestions and the quotes. I’ve been ordering so many books lately, I’m having to watch the piggy bank; but I’m discerning that Henri Nouwen will be my best investment at the moment. I’ve never read a quote from him that I didn’t treasure.
    Blessings, my friend!

    • blankJean Wise says

      April 22, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      The Nouwen book is one I keep reading and underlining. The Debra Harrington book is good also. I know what you mean about the piggy bank – I sure could spend too much money on books. And really am out of space to store more. Such an addiction. LOL. Praying you have a blessed weekend.

  3. blankNancy Ruegg says

    April 21, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    I agree with Dolly–you’ve gathered a treasure chest of jewels for us! Especially love the quotes from Anne LaMott, Charles Spurgeon, Henri Nouwen, and Ernest Larkin. So much wisdom indeed!

    • blankJean Wise says

      April 22, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      I thought these quotes were so full of wisdom and thought provoking. They type to jot down in our journals for further pondering. Discernment can best be applied to everyday living – something I am just really learning now. Hope you have a great weekend. Nancy

      • blankNancy Ruegg says

        April 23, 2016 at 3:14 pm

        Yes, yes — more thoughts to ponder by journaling!

        • blankJean Wise says

          April 24, 2016 at 7:56 pm

          I know journaling is what helps me clarify and process what is happening in my mind and heart. One of the best practices for me too. Blessings on your coming week, Nancy!

  4. blankDolly @ Soulstops.com says

    April 21, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Jean,

    What wonderful quotes…a treasure chest 🙂 So much wisdom….and it is a process to learn to grow in wisdom relying on Scripture, the Holy Spirit, friends, and just what God gives us in the moment…Thank you 🙂 Pray God gives you great joy today 🙂

    • blankJean Wise says

      April 22, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      I sure had fun finding all these quotes and mixing them up with images. The process gave me lots to think about. Yes joy everyday. Let’s keep embracing it and relishing in it.

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