Should I or Shouldn't I? And The Reasons That Drive Us
We all ask that question about a pile of things every day- little things, big things, present things, future things, relational things, tactical things, all. the. things.
Let's take a look.
Here are some common questions > Here are some common ways we reason.
Should I get a latte on the way to work? > It's been a rough week, any little extra comfort is worth it.
Should I talk to my friend about her situation? > Ah... She knows I am available if she needs me.
Should I pursue a different position? > If it's meant to be, it will come to me.
Should I finally start that project? > I'm not sure if the juice is worth the squeeze.
Should I be making any adjustments to my routine (diet, exercise, devotional patterns, joining a small group, investing more in retirement)? > I've got a lot on my plate right now, best not to upset the apple cart.
Maybe you have had some of these questions. Maybe you have reasoned some of these reasons.
The Proverbs are all about choosing well. In fact, most of our faith is about just that.
Discipleship is about interacting with the Holy Spirit, discerning what He is saying, how He is guiding us each day in the little things and the big things.
There are no "right" answers to the questions above. in each of them the Holy Spirit could be guiding either way!
Let's do a quick revisit.
Should I get a latte on the way to work? > What I really need is a quick walk to breath in peace before I get there.
Should I talk to my friend about her situation? > Ah... She would probably love it if I asked her to lunch.
Should I pursue a different position? > It's been on my heart for a while now, I'm going to need to do something if I want a different outcome.
Should I finally start that project? > It's not going to start itself. If it doesn't work out at least I will know I gave it a go.
Should I be making any adjustments to my routine (diet, exercise, devotional patterns, joining a small group, investing more in retirement)? > No change = no change. If I want something different it is giong to require something different.
So, how is one to know what is right? The principles involved in Coaching help us discern just that. Not only could the "right" answers be different, I believe they could even change each day!
Maybe today is the day you discern it IS time to start or stop something, to talk someone or to let it go, or to make that needed lifestuyle adjustment.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 highlights this concept.
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
So, what time is it?
You can learn how to discern for yourself and how to help others with their choices. Good Coach Training can make a difference in your life and the lives of those around you!
How will you decide if it is time to check out coach training? How would it beneift you most?