How Do We Know If Our Desires Are From God?

Have you ever hesitated to pray for something because you weren’t sure if it was from God… or just from you?

It’s a vulnerable space to be in. On one hand, you have a desire tugging at your heart. On the other, you’re afraid of being selfish or out of alignment.

But here’s the truth: God is not afraid of your desires. In fact, many of them may be part of how He wants to move in your life.

Spiritual Shift

God often plants holy desires in our hearts as part of our purpose. The key is not to silence your desire, but to surrender it—placing it under the light of God’s character and Word.

Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”

That doesn’t mean He rubber-stamps everything you want. It means that as your heart aligns with Him, your desires start to align, too.

This is why we pause. We create room to listen, reflect, and ask God: “Is this desire from You? Or is it my ego?”
And as you pause consistently, you begin to notice patterns—promptings that feel more like peace than pressure.

That’s the compounding effect of spiritual sensitivity: one surrendered desire at a time.

Pause + Reflect

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4 (ESV)

Compounding Moment

Take 5 minutes today to sit quietly with your desire. Write it down.
Ask God directly: *“Is this something You’ve placed in my heart?”*
Then wait. Breathe. Be open.
Sometimes the confirmation doesn’t come through a voice—but through a wave of peace.

Soul Check-In

What is one desire you’ve been unsure about lately?
Have you invited God into the decision—or tried to figure it out alone?

You don’t have to be afraid of your desire.
When you pause to seek God’s will first, He’ll either purify it or provide it.
Either way—you’re growing.
And that growth, week after week, is where your transformation compounds.

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