Wednesday, October 26, 2011

How do I know whether a good spirit is speaking within me

Discernment: When we are uncertain of what to do or what decision to make, we may also be asking ourselves:  “How do I know that what I am hearing within me is coming from a good spirit or an evil spirit.  St. Paul himself says that when he is about to make a good decision, evil appears” (cf. Rom 7: 19). The good spirit wants us to do what is right. The evil spirits’ goal is to block us.  When a person rejects Satan and all his works—to deter us from seeking, honoring or carrying out God’s will—feelings of peace radiate from one’s deepest self. The person is confident in knowing that a right decision has been made. One’s inner self is strengthened and experiences relief in having had the courage to say “yes” to God!


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