Deciding what to wear, or what to eat, or evening what time to go to bed are not all that hard to do. But there are decisions that require more thought; life-changing decisions, those that may cause you to struggle if you are not careful. Many unwise choices are made because we more too quickly, or because of our emotions.
When facing a big decision sometimes we need to listen to that inner gut; in a lot a cases this will hint at us and let us know that we may need to rethink before we give ourselves a green flag.
The best way to really determine the basis for making a good decision is to do it through the wisdom of God. This wisdom is acquired through God's Word, and allowing His spirit to lead you.
We must consistently keep our minds renewed through prayer and God's word. Good wisdom also comes through people of God as He uses them to help those who desire His wisdom.
Esau made a decision to give up his birthright to Jacob because he was so hungry. He didn't think about the life long effect it would have throughout his life. He hastily made this decision out of a need. (Genesis25:29-34)
Every decision we make in life should be taken seriously because what we decide to do can have major consequences in our lives.
Through disobedience, Adam and Eve decided to partake of the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden and what happen? They were banished from the garden and their decision affected everyone.
Moses made the decision to chose God and became the leader of a great nation. Paul chose to repent and he became the Apostle to the Gentiles.
So you've made some decision that have had some dramatic affects on you and your family. There is still hope. God is a God of hope and He does forgive; however, in some cases we still have to deal with the consequences of our decisions. But from this point forward better decisions are to be made. Focus on God and His promises and not on the problems and circumstances.
If I knew then what I know now there are some decisions I would have chosen differently, wouldn't you?
