To be discerning is to be steeped in faith, like the saints whose insights were gifts from God. Doing discernment involves the individual and the community in a process.
Framing – identify the focus for discernment of God’s will
Grounding – form a guiding principle from values (can put our value word cloud here)
Shedding – laying aside ego, preconceived notions…
Rooting – connecting to biblical stories, themes or images
Listening – for the prompting of the Holy Spirit
Exploring – identify possible options which are grounded by #2.
Improving – in consultation improve each option till they are the best they can be
Weighing – Sort and test, “weigh” each option
Closing – move to the selection of an option
Resting – allow the choice to rest near your heart
I am happy to help any with the process.
Linda
