Questions to Ask When Attempting to Respond to People and Circumstances God’s Way… A resource from Ed Gomes

Questions to Ask When Attempting to Respond to People and Circumstances God’s Way…

God, what are you trying to teach me through the situation?

• Make a list…
• Confess and apologize if necessary…
• Offer Thanks…

God, what are you trying to teach me about me through the situation?

• Make a list…
• Develop a game plan…
• Begin to work the game plan

God, what character qualities are you trying to show me I need to apply?

• Check off character qualities that apply to situation…
• Write out character quality to be worked on…
• Begin to memorize, mediate, apply and review…

God, what needs are you trying to show me in the other person’s life?

• Make a list…
• Pray for the person if possible…
• Commit the person to God…
• Attach new meaning to the person or situation…
• Attach new meaning to the thinking process… 

God, what do I need to consider when attempting to communicate…

• Is it the Right Place…
• Is it the Right Time…
• Do I have the Right Attitude…
• Have I selected the Right Words…
• Have I asked the right questions…