5 Tips to Make Good Decisions
By Capazin Thornton
We make decisions every day. The question is, how do we make good decisions?
Some decisions are easy, born out of habit and necessity. Like getting out of bed and going to work, or washing clothes when we run out.
Sometimes we only have a moment or two to assess a situation and decide what to do. Without thinking, most of us would run into the street to rescue a child in harm’s way. Or, stop to help an elderly person who has fallen down.
When it comes to important, life-changing decisions, it pays to have a system in place to make good decisions.
Years ago I made decisions based on perceived assets and debits. If I were choosing between two jobs, I would lean toward the one with the most assets in keeping with my goals and values. This system worked out pretty well . . . until I ran into Mr. Crazy Employer on Steroids. Loaded with assets on paper, he turned out to be a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
There is a better way to make good decisions. Here are some guidelines.
5 Tips to Make Good Decisions
Pray to Make Good Decisions
To make good decisions, always pray first. Ask the God who knows everything and has a plan for your life to guide you. (Prov 3:3-5; Jn 16:13)
Choose the Anointed Thing
In lieu of a specific word from God, choose where you sense God is leading.
One time I asked the Lord where to go to church in the Denver area. He impressed me to look in the yellow page directory. As I went down the list of churches, I stopped on Word of Life Christian Center. That Sunday I went there and was triple blessed. The morning service was great. The now infamous Israel Houghton was ministering in music. And in the night service I received a personal word of encouragement from Pastor Tim Bagwell.
To Make Good Decisions Choose the Right Thing
When faced with temptation to compromise or do wrong, always choose the right thing. For instance, you just bought a sofa at a garage sale. Once home, you discover the cushions are full of money. What do you do? You know. Choose and do the right thing.
To Make Good Decisions Maintain Integrity
Choosing the right thing is easier when we have purposed in our heart ahead of time to maintain our integrity. Dan 1:8.
Walk by faith, not by Sight
Listen to your heart. Yield to the Father’s will. Be led by the Spirit. Once the decision is clear to you, move forward in it. Walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor 5:7
Let God’s Word and Spirit continue to guide and keep you in perfect peace and liberty.
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What suggestions do you have to make good decisions? Please feel free to post here.
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Capazin Thornton is a Christian speaker, Bible teacher and author in Orange County, California.
