Forever Faith - Part 3
Making Wise Decisions
"A person...unable to make up his mind and undecided in all he does, must not think he will receive anything from the Lord." James 1:7-8 (GN)
Six Steps
Step One: Pray For Guidance
"A man is foolish to trust himself. But those who use God's wisdom are safe." Proverbs 28:26 (LB)
"The peace that Christ gives is to guide you in the decisions you make." Colossians 3:15 (GN)
Ask: WHAT DOES GOD WANT?
Step Two: Get The Facts
"Every prudent man acts out of knowledge." Proverbs 13:16
"It's stupid to decide before knowing the facts!" Proverbs 18:13 (LB)
Ask: WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
Step Three: Ask For Advice
"The more advice you get, the more likely you are to win." Proverbs 24:6 (GN)
"Get good advice and you will succeed." Proverbs 20:28 (GN)
Ask: WHO COULD HELP ME?
Step Four: Calculate The Cost
"It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows." Proverbs 20:25
Ask: IS IT WORTH IT?
Step Five: Prepare For Problems
"A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them... The simpleton never looks and suffers the consequences." Proverbs 22:3 (LB)
Ask: WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
Step Six: Face My Fears
"If you wait for perfect conditions, you'll never get anything done." Ecclesiastes 11:4 (LB)
"If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31