Do you ever struggle with decisions? Large ones, small ones, or anything in between? Sometimes, we all face decision difficulties or at least decision fatigue. The question is, “Is there a simple approach to making decisions?” I’m sure there are many. In this article, I will share one I’ve benefited from.
One of my dear friends and mentors has helped me navigate the decision-making process over the years. He uses the method I’m presenting here today.
Big Idea: God’s Word guides. Counsel confirms. Time testifies. Peace perseveres. Seasons substantiate. Faithfulness fulfills. Prayer is the process of providing proof.
The Word – God’s decision-maker
- Scripture interprets Scripture – balancing, complementing, and completing.
- His promise – Numbers 23:19, Isaiah 55:10,1, Matthew 24:35
- Our charge – Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3
Counsel – God’s elaboration and confirmation
- Psalm 32:8,9, Proverbs 27:9
Time – God’s parenthesis in which He builds character and spotlights miracles
- TIME- Transformation In the Making of Eternity
- God guides, Satan rushes – The enemy throws his best at you before God gives His best to you. Isaiah 43:19
- Grow into, don’t just go into. Proverbs 24:27
- Waiting time is not wasting time. Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 30:18, Isaiah 64:4, and Habakkuk 2:3
- With Anticipation I Trust – With Anticipation I Task
Continual Peace – God’s exclamation mark!!!
- PEACE – Progressive Ease of Accepting Circumstances as Eternal
- Circumstances provide His circumspection. Micah 6:8
- Disappointments are His appointments.
- Learning not to ask “why” but “unto what end” – what is it God has for me…to learn…be…think…or do?
- That settled tranquility of Spirit that defies understanding and is unaffected by circumstance.
- Psalm 62:5,6
Seasons of Life – A big picture perspective
- God is faithful throughout the seasons. Psalm 37:23-26
- Does it fit?.. Recognize, Respect, Redeem – no regrets. We have one, and only one, opportunity in season.
- God’s calling and timing are two different things; His will and ways are one (King David).
- John 12:24, Isaiah 46:8-10
Faithfulness to the known will of God
- Faithful in the little. Ruth 2:2,3
- …it just so happens…
- Luke 16:10. Trust with little…
Prayer – the continual process of prayer – God’s dynamite of dependence
- Psalm 116:1,2 (Living)
Romans 12:2 – good…acceptable…perfect
- Let the Word decide…God is His own interpreter.
As you face decisions, may this guide help you along the way.
— January 15, 2025