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| You are responsible for your decisions, even where they are confirming the decision of others. |
Trusting the
discernment of other Friends does not mean accepting it without
question. Where a matter comes before you that has already been
considered by another group, in Quaker discernment, due regard must
be given to the fact that they have attempted to follow the guidance
of the Divine – but you must also give the Divine the opportunity
to guide you. Where a committee recommendation, or a nomination,
comes before you, do not assume that the discernment of the committee
is the last word. Give enough space and time for ministry to arise
and be tested before accepting such matters, as it may be that the
Spirit did move those who met on the matter already to make their
proposal or their nomination – but the Spirit will not move you to
accept it. Sometimes the fact of the proposal or nomination reaching
your Meeting is what the promptings of the Divine have led to, and
that is sufficient.
Written December 2017
