By LaTrice M. Hughes-Obrimah | Gift of Discernment (G.O.D.) LLC
God gives each of us unique gifts. For me, that gift has often been peace. I can remember countless times when people told me that just being around me made them feel calm or comforted.
Years ago, I used to wonder why people felt so comfortable opening up to me. I’ve carried many secrets and private conversations in my heart—because not everything shared is meant to be revealed. When people trust you, it says a lot about your character and the spirit you carry.
I’ll never forget the day a psychiatrist sat across from me and began sharing her own struggles. At first, I thought, “She’s the educated one—why is she telling me this?” But in that moment, God revealed something powerful: it wasn’t me, but the peace of His Spirit within me that brought her comfort. She didn’t need my expertise—she simply needed an ear that listened without judgment.
Over the years, God has cultivated that gift within me. I’ve learned that one cannot take credit for what God does through them. When peace flows through you, the glory always belongs to the Lord.
✝️ Scriptural Insight
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you. Not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” — John 14:27 (KJV)
“To one is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge, by the same Spirit.” — 1 Corinthians 12:8 (NIV)
These verses remind us that peace is not self-made—it’s Spirit-led. God distributes gifts as He chooses, and those who embody calmness often serve as quiet healers in chaotic spaces.
🧠 Scientific Reflection
Modern psychology supports this divine principle. Studies in emotional intelligence (Daniel Goleman) and neuroscience reveal that calm, empathetic people regulate others’ stress responses simply through presence and tone—a phenomenon known as emotional contagion.
When we listen without judgment, we activate the parasympathetic nervous system in both ourselves and others, creating safety and trust. Science confirms what Scripture has long taught: a peaceful heart brings healing.
🌟 Final Reflection
I’ve learned that when you operate in your God-given gift, it naturally attracts others seeking peace, wisdom, or understanding. Our task is not to take credit but to stay aligned—letting God’s Spirit flow through us.
✨ Through Gift of Discernment (G.O.D.) LLC, I help others discover, develop, and walk confidently in the gifts God has placed within them—using emotional intelligence, awareness, and faith as pathways to purpose.
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