More elements of discernment

  • Prayer life of prayer and not just “crisis” times

  • Evidence gather facts (abilities, limitations spiritual, mental, physical)

  • Guide a mature concerned Christian to help be objective (spiritual director)

  • Openness look at motivation

  • Time be patient with yourself, with the Lord Need this passage of time to see if movements within are from God, or self, or…

  • Peace sense of rightness, calm

  • Decision make most loving choice choose what sense is God’s will as you understand it.

  • Confirmation after making decision give some more time to prayer and waiting to see if peace remains should be a continuation of interior tranquility, satisfaction that made best decision.