Do You Sometimes Wish You Could Make Better Decisions?
Hindsight, they say is 20/20. One thing I take comfort in when I look at some of my past bad decisions is that all things work for good for those who love the Lord
This post has information on a newly published Christian decision-making guide along with a few random thoughts of mine on decision-making.
Scriptures:
- Proverbs 25:11 The right word at the appropriate time is like golden apples in a silver bowl.
Ancient Hebrew Proverb Image from Here - 2 Chronicles 1:11 - God gives Solomon more than the wisdom he requested.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 - Take every thought captive to Christ.
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Biblical Decision-Making Methods
Most people wish for the ability to make better decisions. In the Bible, we can see a couple of ways that people asked God to help them with their decision-making.
Sometimes, as in the choosing of the apostle to replace Judas Iscariot, prayers would be said before drawing straws. At other times, people set if-then tests before God. Two examples of this if-then decision-making method are seen in the story of Gideon, and the choosing of a bride for Isaac.
We have to be very wary and double or triple-check what we believe we are being called to do. When Gideon felt he was being called to go to war against pressing forces, he set out a test by laying a fleece on the grass and praying that if this was something God wanted him to do the fleece would be wet and the ground dry the next day. Then just to be extra certain, he prayed for the opposite the next day.
The servant sent to find a bride for Isaac, set an if-then test before God too. He prayed - "God of my master," and set out that the correct woman would offer to water the camels if she were asked to give him a drink of water.
It is important to seek God's face in all things, for sometimes, what may appear to be a small decision, could have long-ranging repercussions.
Okay, you've probably had enough of my rambling thoughts, now here's what you're really here to see.
Better Decisions Fewer Regrets
Do you ever wish you could have a simple method to help guide your decisions? Pastor Andy Stanley has written Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, and for a limited time you can a free study guide as well as a free sample chapter,, so don't wait too long to decide whether to get it or not.
In the introductory video, Pastor Stanley shares the importance of asking questions, so you can make a more informed decision. But which questions?
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| Better Decisions Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley |
5 Questions to Help You Determine Your Next Move
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Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets
While no one plans to make bad decisions, many of us do make bad decisions. If you have ever regretted making a decision, know this, you are not alone. Did you know that God even regretted one of the decisions He made?
In his book Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, author and pastor Andy Stanley offers five game-changing questions for you to implement every time you make a decision—questions that will help you in your finances, relationships, career, and more.
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Has God helped you make a decision?
I would love to hear about it!
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