6 Clarifying Questions to Discern Timing
Ever wonder "When"? Or maybe you are stuck on "If"?
Is now the time? Should it wait? Should it happen at all?
Here are 6 clarifying questions you can use for yourself or to help someone else discern timing!
1) What would a "yes" give you?
If you said yes to this option, how would it benefit you in the end?
What is the value add you are hoping for? Is moving forward worth it?
Sometimes you can tell a lot by exploring the gain you would receive. If you find yourself explaining how good this could be, maybe that is a sign.
2) How would a "no" or "not right now" feel?
Is this something you would want to put off, or something you have been putting off?
Do you feel relief when you think of not doing it now, or not doing it ever, or do you feel convicted that it is something you simply need to do?
If there is a sense of sadness, or of missing out, when you think of not doing it at all, that could also be the telltale sign you need that you should explore this option sooner than later.
3) What would you be missing out on if you didn't move forward at this time?
it's true that whatever you are considering might not work out. BUT it is also true that you may be putting off something of true value.
At Bridges Coaching we like to say, "Failure is good research." You won't know if you don't try! If nothing else you can move on to the next thing and put this option behind you. I know I have thought about things for far too long at times when pulling the trigger would have propelled me forward OR finding out it wasn't for me would have given me more brain space to consider what was supposed to be next.
4) What will it cost you if you do it now?
Counting the cost, especially in timing questions, is always a worthy consideration. Is what you are considering worth it?
5) What will it cost you if you don't do it now?
This question may be even more important than the last one. How long have you been considering this? If you wait will you be happy, or you are you just pushing off what you know you should do?
6) What's driving your decision?
Fear is not a good driver. Wisdom is better.
Anxiety, not so much. Peace is better.
If you feel prompted by the Holy Spirit, you must take that into high consideration!
May God give you the discernment you need to choose well and the courage to follow HIs guidance!
Coaching is all about making good decisions - learning to discern God's voice personally!
If you need a coach, we can help!
If you want to learn to discern God's voice and help others do the same, we can help with that too!
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May God guide your every next?