how to make better decisions

We started a new series at church on Sunday. It is called “Pre-Decide” and is built on the understanding that we ought to be making better choices and can do just that. But the only way is to let truth, preferably God’s truth, and our faith guide our decisions before emotions and feelings guide our decisions.

Joshua 24:15 NLT

But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”

Joshua made that decision. It was pretty clear for him as it is for me. I choose now, no matter what happens or how I feel, to trust God and lean on Him for wisdom and guidance.

What is the difference between those who are really making a difference and the rest of the world? It boils down to our decisions. Our decisions are incredibly and indescribably important. In fact, we would say it this way… The quality of your decisions determines the quality of your life.

You make your decisions, and your decisions end up making you. We want to be good-decision makers, but the problem is most of us aren’t. You most likely would agree that a God honoring life is not based on a few big decisions but on thousands of smaller daily decisions.

One of the best ways to live a forward-looking, people-loving, God-glorifying life is to decide before what you will do later. One of the best spiritual tools you can do is to decide now what you want to do later. The power of choosing ahead of time before you're in the moment.

Proverbs 16:3 NIV

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

Decide now to seek God. Doing that will lead to God working in your life and through your life.

Matthew 6:33 NLT

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Our decisions determine our course of action before situations arise. So, join me on this journey about decisions in the coming weeks. This is good stuff, and I need it. Maybe you do as well!

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