Decisions, Decisions

 Decisions, Decisions

1 Corinthians 7: ³⁶ In the case of an engaged couple who have decided not to marry: if the man feels that he is not acting properly toward the young woman and if his passions are too strong and he feels that they ought to marry, then they should get married, as he wants to There is no sin in this. ³⁷ But if a man, without being forced to do so, has firmly made up his mind not to marry, and if he has his will under complete control and has already decided in his own mind what to do—then he does well not to marry the young woman. ³⁸ So the man who marries does well, but the one who doesn't marry does even better.

 

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As I sat and pondered my decision making, I noticed a trend. When I used my own greed, lusts and fears to make a decision, the results were catastrophic. But when I followed GOD’s leading and used faith, love and HIS purpose, I was always successful.

 

• There have been times when I made poor decisions based on arguments.
• There have been times when I made poor decisions based on faulty facts.
• There have been times when I made poor decisions based on trying to get what “I” wanted.

 

Paul discusses a difficult topic that was asked to him. “Should an engaged couple break up?” Paul addressed this by speaking of the root of decision making. GOD has to be in the middle of all decision making.

 

• GOD wants me to ask HIS opinion first before doing anything large or small.
• GOD wants me to seek HIS opinion first before making a decision.
• GOD wants me to align my decision making with HIS so I can have no regrets.

 

Having regrets means deep down inside, I made a decision that did not align with GOD. I mean, I can try to justify my sinful decision, BUT GOD lives inside me and knows the most hidden decision. HE searches every crack and crevasse of my heart and exposes what is inside.

 

When I use the fruit of the Spirit to the best of my ability, I have no regrets for any of decision I make. It means I am fully aligned with the will of GOD and my decisions are pleasing to HIM.

 

• What decisions are you trying to make?
• Do you have a decision to make that needs to go before GOD?
• Will you seek GOD’s advice before you make any more of your decisions today?