Trusting That Holy Nudge 💫
You know that little feeling you get sometimes — the one that makes you pause and think, “Hmm… should I really do this?” Maybe it’s a strong sense of peace pulling you in one direction, or a little unsettled feeling that says, “Nope, not that way.”
Yeah, that’s not random. I truly believe that’s the Holy Spirit whispering to us — giving us gentle guidance (and sometimes a holy shove 😅) about where we should or shouldn’t go.
We’re all uniquely designed by God, which means the way He speaks to our hearts looks a little different for everyone. Some of us get those clear gut feelings, others sense it through peace or discomfort, and sometimes it’s that still, small voice that just won’t leave us alone.
Wait, So That Uneasy Feeling Wasn’t Just Me?
For a long time, I thought those moments of uneasiness were just my own anxieties talking. I’d think, “Ugh, I’m just overthinking again,” or “I’m being too sensitive.”
If you’ve ever felt like that too, I want to gently remind you: these feelings aren’t always just fear or worry. Of course, if you struggle with ongoing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, it’s so important to reach out to a licensed professional for guidance and support. Discernment and spiritual nudges can be a little tricky to separate from stress sometimes — and that’s okay!
But as I started surrendering more of myself to the Lord, I began to realize — some of that uneasiness wasn’t fear at all. It was guidance. It was His way of gently steering me toward (or away from) something. It wasn’t meant to make me afraid; it was meant to help me trust.
And honestly? Once I realized where that feeling was coming from, it became a whole lot easier to breathe through it and listen.
Little Moments, Big Guidance
It’s not always the “big life decisions” where God shows up. Sometimes, it’s in the tiny, everyday nudges:
✨ That friend who’s been on your mind all week — do you reach out?
✨ The get-together that sounds exhausting, but you feel like you should go — do you show up anyway?
✨ The event that gives you a weird sense of unease — do you push through, or do you politely decline?
✨ Or maybe you’re out somewhere and suddenly feel like something’s off — do you stay, or do you trust that nudge to leave?
I’ve come to believe that these little moments matter. They’re practice — ways the Holy Spirit helps us learn to hear His voice and lean into it with trust.
Progress, Not Perfection 💛
Full confession: I don’t always get it right. Sometimes I follow my own plans instead of listening to that inner tug. (Spoiler: that usually doesn’t go great.) But each time I turn my heart back toward God — each time I pause, pray, and ask for His will over mine — it gets a little easier to listen.
Trusting your discernment isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about walking closely enough with God that you start to recognize His fingerprints in your thoughts, your feelings, and your peace.
And when you do — when you lean into that holy nudge — life just feels a little lighter, a little clearer, and a lot more full of purpose.
So next time you feel that little tug on your heart, don’t ignore it.
Take a breath, say a prayer, and lean in.
God’s got something beautiful waiting on the other side of that “yes.” 🌿
Thank you for being here!
Jillian 💛