We have found it helpful never to discuss any subject of moment or consequence with another Christian without then praying about it together. This may mean praying wherever we are - in our study, in the hallway, or by the church pew.
...we would there and then [on a Sunday] say at the conclusion, "Let's commit the matter to God"...A member of the church fellowship may raise an issue or, more difficult, a criticism, which cannot be properly discussed there and then. As a future date is fixed to talk it through we would seize that present opportunity to say, "We'll pray now, and ask for God's help for when we discuss it more fully."
On Being a Pastor, p81
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