“Perfect all that concerns me O God : day 2, session 1. Text: Proverbs 2:1-end.

Discretion is the art of behaving and speaking in a way that does not cause offense or reveal secrets.

A call to be discrete is a judgment call which comes with great responsibility.

Bible says, discretion will preserve and deliver you from evil and from those who act perversely – See Proverbs 2:11.

A synonym of discretion is confidentiality.

As an aspect of wisdom, Discretion empowers you to act in a scripturally sound manner even when you have incriminating evidence against an enemy.

When Joseph knew about Mary’s pregnancy, he opted for a quiet divorce instead of exposing her to ridicule and death. God credited his thoughts and planned action as righteousness – See Matthew 1:19.

Discretion allow you distinguish information that should be treated as confidential or not.

Samson met his demise because he had not learned discretion. He sold himself out to his enemies by revealing his personal info to them – See Judges 16:16-21.

Indiscretion is a sign that you are not skilled in the Word of righteousness. Which means you are not growing in your walk with God and still drinking milk like a babe in Christ, when you should have been eating strong meat – See Hebrews 5:13

As christian’s we are under obligation to honor the confidences entrusted to us-see Pr. 11:13,12:23.

However, a maturing Christian does not reveal secrets at random, but treat secrets as privileged information, only divulged on a need to know basis- eg to law enforcement in cases where lives are in danger.

Such as in murder, child abuse, porn etc. Withholding such information is no longer discretion but wickedness. Which makes you a culpable witness to a crime.

Discretion is wisdom in action. Know when, where and how to use privileged information. Shalom!

#prayerPoints:

1. Thank God for this word that liberates you from darkness and the the sin of indiscretion.

2. Ask forgiveness for all the ways you have caused offense by indiscretions and believe in your heart God is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse you from all unrighteousness.

3. Pray peace and the grace of forgiveness be upon all you hurt by your indiscretions. Ask that God soothe their hurts and cleanse their memories of all such hurts. And grant them peace of mind.

4. Command all the forces of evil influencing indiscretion, lack of mouth/self control and other unrighteous behavior: to get off your life and everything that concerns you, and go at once with their relatives, and in submission, to the feet of Jesus Christ.

5. Affirm the following:

I affirm that by God’s enabling grace and teaching of the Word, I Christ is formed in me and manifesting in my worship, character and service.

I am in increasing in my understanding of the doctrine of righteousness and skillfully apply God’s righteousness in my reality.

I walk confidently and consistently in victory, success and prosperity everyday of my life and manifest excellence in everything.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the swift fellowship of the Holy Spirit is with me, perfecting all that concerns us, in Christ precious name.

In continuation of our 40 days of praying and fasting which commenced on December 1st, you can use your discretion to modify your prayer and study times.

As for me and my household we pray wherever we are by 6am, 12 midday and 6pm.

It would be good to fast along in order to put your body under subjection which will enable clarity of vision and thoughts.

If you have not already done so, please write out your personal prayer request, which you will align with our daily prayers.

As you receive answers tick them and don’t forget to write down whatever God lays in your spirit as you study and pray. They are guidelines, insights and answers to your prayers.

And don’t forget to share your testimonies, and contribute your insights as comments on this blog post or our Facebook page.

God bless you and your family, and give you speedy response to your prayers, in Christ precious name.

From #theWatchman Hephzibah Christly.