Creating space requires removing the clutter in life, and
removing the clutter requires discernment. Discernment is defined as being
able to comprehend what is obscure. The ability to understand what is unknown,
or uncertain. Some might call it good judgement, the ability to know right and
wrong, even the ability to identify God’s will and direction. Because of its
tremendous worth, discernment is both powerfully supernatural, yet simplistic in
nature.
While discernment is important, it needs to be followed by
action. Actions that are driven by discernment requires turning off the autopilot
control and intentionally steering in the desired direction. Sometimes it means
letting go of things that might keep you from moving forward, even things that
may appear good. Oswald Chambers said, “The greatest enemy of the life of faith
in God is not sin, but good choices which are not quite good enough. The good
is always the enemy of the best.”
Desiring to use our God given gifts to the best of our
ability requires discernment. It means identifying the clutter in life that
steals the most precious commodity, time. Creating space for the things that
bear fruit and bring joy is essential. It won't happen by itself. But if I discern
what is important, and intentionally take action to create space for those important things in my life, my struggle with time becomes less problematic. In fact, the freedom and joy that follows is wonderfully rewarding.