Do you trust your instincts?
Some people learn to trust their instincts through trial and error. I learned to trust mine because they were usually right even when I wished they weren’t. I can feel the atmosphere in a room change before anyone says a word. I pick up on people’s moods the way some folks pick up on weather patterns. It’s not magic and it’s not being dramatic. It’s discernment sharpened through years of heartbreak, healing, prayer, and watching God reveal what my intuition had been whispering all along.
There’s a verse I carry with me when I’m trying to understand what my spirit already sensed: “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children” (Romans 8:16). His voice may be subtle, but it’s never confused. I’ve learned to lean in. And honestly, it has saved me more than once.
A writer I admire once said that “Trust begins when you stop arguing with your own knowing.” That line has held my hand through countless decisions I’d rather have avoided. When God nudges, I listen, even if my mind tries to negotiate.
When the Air Changes
My instincts fire up the moment the room tilts emotionally. It could be a sudden tension, a strange pause, or a smile that doesn’t match the eyes. “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23). Guarding my heart isn’t about building walls. It’s about listening when something in my spirit tightens.
And I’ve learned this about people: most speak with their energy long before they speak with their mouths. Maya Angelou captured it perfectly when she said, “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” My instincts usually catch it before the words even land.
Those little internal warnings aren’t paranoia. They’re protection. They help me choose where to place my trust and where to pull back gently. And every time I honor that sense, I find myself walking in more peace.
The Holy Nudge
I believe God speaks through instinct more often than we admit. Not in dramatic signs, but in subtle impressions. A sudden hesitation. A pull toward someone who needs encouragement. A quiet discomfort in a conversation. “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, you will hear a voice behind you saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it’” (Isaiah 30:21).
That inner voice comes with clarity, not fear. Discernment grows stronger when I pray, stay honest with myself, and refuse to explain away what I know deep down.
There’s a saying by Mark Nepo: “The key to knowing is listening, not guessing.” Instinct isn’t guessing. Instinct is truth tapping your shoulder before your mind catches up.
Soul Insights
1. Instinct is memory and spirit working together
My intuition isn’t an accident. It’s formed from years of experiences, patterns, and lessons woven together with God’s whisper. When my instincts alert me, it’s often because something similar has happened before. Memory recognizes the shape of a moment, and the Spirit breathes fresh wisdom into it. Together, they create a sense of knowing that I’d be foolish to ignore.
2. Spiritual sensitivity is a gift, not a flaw
Growing up, I sometimes wished I didn’t feel everything so deeply. But now I see it differently. Feeling the shift in a room is a strength because it keeps me aware, compassionate, and prayerful. This sensitivity helps me love people better and guard myself when needed. It’s a tool that God refined, not a burden I carry.
3. Discernment grows with obedience
Every time I ignore my instincts, I pay for it later. Every time I follow them, things fall into place with surprising ease. Obedience sharpens discernment. When I make decisions aligned with what God is prompting, it changes how I move. I become more bold, more grounded, and more attuned to His leading.
4. Instinct protects your peace
There have been moments when something felt off and I didn’t act on it. The aftermath always confirmed what I sensed. Instinct isn’t there to make life dramatic. It’s there to keep my emotional and spiritual peace intact. When I honor it, I save myself from unnecessary turmoil and stay aligned with what nourishes my soul.
5. Trusting yourself is part of trusting God
God didn’t create me to be confused about my own spirit. When He speaks through instinct, He’s building confidence in the voice He placed inside me. Trusting myself isn’t prideful. It’s honoring the work He has done in my heart. As I trust Him more, I trust myself more, and the two become beautifully intertwined.
Final Thoughts
Instinct has been one of the clearest languages God uses in my life. It has protected me, directed me, and drawn me closer to Him when everything around me felt uncertain. The more I honor those nudges, the more peace I walk in. The more peace I walk in, the more aligned I feel with who I’m becoming.
Your Turn
What is your intuition trying to tell you today?
Sit with it.
Pray through it.
Trust that God is not only guiding you but teaching you how to hear Him in the subtle places of your own spirit.
By the way…
While you’re here, I’d love for you to explore my book 17 Syllables of Me and visit my website, SoulPath Insights.
Thank you for taking the time to read! 🤗
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