Draw out, don’t put in

15/01/08 08:24 Filed in: Ask questions
You want to help others pursue God’s calling, so you give advice. But it doesn’t really help. Sound familiar? Instead of putting advice in, try drawing out.

Start by using LIFE skills:
  • Listen, instead of talking.
  • Inquire, instead of advising.
  • Focus the conversation, instead of letting the conversation float around.
  • Encourage, instead of critiquing.
Use your LIFE skills empower others to DRAW:
  • Define the facts, instead of generalizing.
  • Respond to the facts, instead of venting.
  • Analyze the facts and their response to the facts, instead of avoiding what’s going on.
  • Consider What’s next, instead of thinking they’re done.
When you use LIFE skills to empower others DRAW out, they can better leverage God’s GRACE in their lives:
  • God’s work in their hearts.
  • Relationships He has provided.
  • Abilities God has bestowed.
  • Character qualities He has blessed them with.
  • Experiences God given them, including education and jobs.
Draw out, don’t put in. Work smart. Today.