This Pastor's Perspective on.... DECISIONS

I received so many comments and questions about “decisions” that I felt led to offer a few more guidelines. 

The purpose for this BLOG is to do 2 things: (a) give you hope ~ God has a plan ~ He is never surprised or caught off guard; and (b) give you the tools you need to begin making decisions that God can approve of and bless ~ how often do we make selfish, shallow decisions, then blame God when they fail and turn out problematic for us. 

Making Decisions God Approves

#1.  Humility ~ Psalm 25:9

“He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them His way”

#2.  Holy Spirit ~ John 14:16

“He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth.  The world cannot receive Him, but you know Him, because He lives with you now and later will be in you”

#3.  Faith ~ Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take”

#4.  Wisdom ~ Proverbs 2:6-9

“For the Lord grants wisdom! From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.  He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.  He is a shield to those who walk in integrity”

#5.  Fear God ~ Psalm 25:12-14

“Who are those who fear the Lord?  He will show them the path they should choose.  They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.  The Lord is a friend to those who fear Him. He teaches them His covenant. 

#6.  Guidance  ~ John 16:13

“When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth.  He will not speak on His own but will tell you what He has heard.  He will tell you about the future”

#7.  Purpose ~ Philippians 2:13

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him”

#8.  Prayer ~ James 1:5-6

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God and He will give it to you.  He will not rebuke you for asking.  But when you ask Him, be sure that your faith is in God alone” 

#9.  Hope ~ Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.  “they are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.  In those days when you pray, I will listen.  IF you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me”

#10. Life Master ~ Proverbs 16:9  

“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps”  (16:33) “we may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall”