Is this discernment?
I’ve always believed in God, but I’m newer in my walk and actually understanding things.
Growing up I was always told I could “read people” and see things for what’s they were. Over the last few years as I’ve started taking my faith more serious I’ve noticed that I notice things others don’t or see things they may not. I’ll give examples
Things are going great in my relationship and one day I have a feeling I need to check his messages. Proof is there of cheating. He wasn’t acting any different I just had a feeling one night to check and that’s that
Mom introduced me to a new boyfriend and immediately I don’t like him. On paper he’s great. Loves her family and kids. Jokes with us. Supports all the things and wants to be involved. I have a weird feeling he’s a child predator. I keep my children away from him. Months pass and he’s still great on paper but something’s telling me he’s unsafe around kids. Turns out I’m right and there was a situation with a child that happened and my weird feeling was right.
Went to a church everyone in our family and friend group loved because the pastor was so great and I never could see that. He gave me an ick. Can’t remember exactly what happened but he’s no longer a pastor.
Another situation at the same church when a speaker came and I looked up at him and saw a literal demon speaking to the church.
Just a few examples, if I need I can give more. I’m wondering if this is what you call discernment?
Posted Jun 30, 2026, 2:44 AM UTC