Anxiety loves to disguise itself in spiritual language—calling itself “discernment” or “lack of peace.”
But the fruit tells the truth.

In this episode of The Holy Unraveling, Silvia unpacks one of the most common questions she hears in both therapy and faith conversations:

“How do I know if this feeling is fear or discernment?”

You’ll discover how to tell the difference between fear and the Holy Spirit so you can stop second-guessing every decision and finally walk in peace.

You’ll Learn

• What God’s voice sounds like vs. what anxiety sounds like
• Why anxious people often confuse overthinking with “discernment”
• How anxiety is passed down in families (Harvard research shows it can be learned behavior)
• The nervous-system connection — how psychology and faith work together
• A simple grounding exercise to calm your body so you can hear God
• Why God leads with peace, not pressure

Practices Mentioned

✅ Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 Method) — for quick emotional reset
✅ 3-3-3 Grounding Rule — to stop spiraling in anxious thoughts
✅ Journaling Practice — separating what’s in your hands vs. what’s in God’s hands

• Philippians 4:7 — “The peace of God will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
• Galatians 5:22 — “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”

Reflection Prompt

Ask yourself:

Free Worksheet“Is This Anxiety or Discernment?” PDF — Message me on Instagram @silviafarag25 to receive your free copy (yes, still #techchallenged ).

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