#385: Making Wise Decisions

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Episode 385 - Show Notes:

God gives us circumstances in our lives to teach us to know Him. He allows problems, pressures and difficulties -- all kinds of situations in our lives to help us know Christ and to grow to spiritual maturity. I wish there was an easy way to spiritual growth, but there is not.
One of the great questions we can ask is, “How can we make wise, godly decisions?” Thankfully, the Bible has a lot to say about decision making.
We ask God for his wisdom. Before we ask family, friends, and co-workers, we should pray and ask God to show us what to do. We should ask the question, “God, what do you want?” Not, “What do I want?"
Find someone who is mature, godly, and wise. Be willing to ask for their advice and then listen. Often we are looking to validate what we already think, but keep an open heart and recognize that God can speak to you through others. Talk to somebody who's made a similar decision, talk to friends who know your weaknesses, ask for advice.
So, often we are unable to move forward because we are paralyzed by fear. We ask, “What if this happens?” Other times we are stuck because we have so many options and we are afraid of making a wrong decision. We call this paralysis by analysis.
What decision do you need to make? I encourage you do something great with your life for Jesus' sake. Don't waste your life. Don't live in mediocrity. Don't just exist. Make wise decisions that will determine your future.

James 1: 5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”

Proverbs 12:15 says, “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.”