Are you a feeler or a doer? 

Feelers feel their way into action or inaction!  Feelers are the people that only do what they need to do, when they feel like it!  A feeler feels their way into doing!  If they don’t feel it, they don’t do it!  If it makes sense and they feel like it, then they do it!  If it is convenient and they feel like it, then they do it!  If it is easy and they feel like it, then they will do it! 

The bottom line:  If a feeler does not feel like it, then it will not get done!  If a feeler does not feel like exercising, they will think about it, but never do it!  A feeler will admit the need to spend time in God’s Word, but if they don’t feel like it, then the pages of their Bible will not even be opened up!  A feelers ability to make decisions is directly related to how he or she is feeling right now in this moment.  A feeler is interested in the short term emotional fulfillment that provides almost immediate gratification.  The real problem for a feeler comes in the long term consequences of having this short term attitude!

There is nothing wrong with feelings, but we cannot allow them to be the driving force behind who we are and what we do!  If you rely totally on yourfeelings, before you know it, you will find your character is diminishing, your convictions are failing and your spirit is growing immature!

Doers don’t feel their way into action – they act their way into feeling!  Doers determine what needs to be done based on the goals and gifts that God has given and then they act!  They don’t have to over-think about it!  They don’t have to have every ones opinion and approval!  They don’t have to be on an emotional high to get going in the right direction!  Doers have long term goals that are bigger than any short term satisfaction.  Becoming a doer is not easy, but it is also not impossible!

If you are going to become a doer, then you must decide that you are going to be a doer over a feeler!  It is a natural instinct to feel our way through a situation!  To not be a feeler motivated person, you must make a determined decision!  Realize that living according to feeling, while seemingly safe, is really robbing you of blessing and success!

Asking and and answering the “WHAT REALLY MATTERS? question requires that you become a doer!  Because, if it really matters, then we must do it – whatever it is that God is putting before us!  What is it that God wants to do in your life?  What is it that God wants to accomplish through your gifts and talents?  What really matters?  Work on becoming a doer today by taking on and taking out three things that would normally be a challenge!