The Power of Discernment in Decision-Making | Empowerment Series with Dana Rue

In this transformative episode of Faith Based Optimum Living, I sit down with Pastor Dana Rue to explore the critical difference between decision-making and spiritual discernment. Discover why making 35,000 decisions a day without God's wisdom leads to confusion, lack of peace, and getting yourself in trouble—and how to develop the discernment that protects you from error and deceit.

In this episode, we discuss:

The shocking truth: You make 35,000 decisions every single day
What spiritual discernment really is—judging between good and evil, truth and error
The danger of your motivation vs. the Lord's motivation in decision-making
How discernment protects you from making errors and falling into deceit
Why zeal without wisdom gets you in trouble (even with good intentions)
The ripple effects of decisions made without God's discernment: lack of peace, confusion, and misalignment
How immersing yourself daily in God's Word and prayer develops discernment
A powerful habit to tune out the noise: journaling your prayers ("Dear Father" instead of "Dear Diary")
The importance of saying NO to good things so you can say YES to God's best
What optimum living truly means: An intentional God-honoring life that leads to thriving in every area
Why discernment is not about perfection—it's about your posture before God

Guest: Pastor Dana Rue—pastor, prophet, teacher, and Bible lover with years of ministry and leadership experience

Remember: "Discernment is not about perfection. It's about your posture. When your heart is surrendered and your spirit is open, God has a way of revealing the next RIGHT step."

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