We need to grab hold of life and really look things over before making our decisions...Proverbs 18:17
Some people call it a gut feeling, while others may name it a sixth sense. Whatever its label, discernment arise is valuable to you, because many occasions for discernment arise in your week. For instance , you may be fully convinced of a marketing strategy or idea presented, until you hear the second proposal. Sometimes when choosing between options, with all things considered and equal, you just have to decide based on your own intuition.
However, discernment is not impulsive decision making. When you are pressed for time in your day, you can make a decision too quickly simply because the opening argument is convincing. Part of the process of discerning the truth is listening to the rest of the story as Paul Harvey used to say on his radio show.
It is important to hear all sides of a case before making decisions, especially when dealing with relationship issues.
Whether you are mediating a dispute or negotiating a compromise, it is beneficial for you to allow both parties to explain their behaviors, desires, and motives.
Being thorough benefits you in several ways. First, your family, friends, group, staff or customer feels valued because you cared enough to listen. Second, you may be able to get to a hidden cause rather than simply the symptoms of a problem. Third, you collect more information to make a confident decision. Others are looking to you for the answer - proper discovery will give you a keener discernment in providing those answers.
Selah people' and friends your organization counts on your ability to be both just and wise in "calling the shots." Discernment is one of your most valuable tools in powerful decision making.
"Grab life by the horns and look it in the eye to really see the whole story before you leap to make important decisions."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston (via mobile; Kitty Atkins ~Goldsboro, NC)
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