My wife and I once heard a story about a man who had lived in the same house all his life. He always had the same food for breakfast while reading the newspaper. He dressed in the same classic style of clothing, and he abided by an orderly daily routine. Why? “Life is simpler this way,” he said. “I don’t have to make so many decisions.”
However, life in today’s world with modern technology moves so fast! We’re so busy and we face many decisions daily. Some are small, like those related to our daily routine, but often we face bigger decisions. And occasionally we come to a decision that may be a turning point in our lives.
Making good decisions is the subject of the July issue of Activated. One of God’s gifts to humanity is the power of choice. We learn and grow as we make decisions based on the principles of His Word. Making the right decisions can be a serious matter and the consequences are frequently a source of concern. Yet, as followers of Jesus we have an advantage. As we put God first in our lives and do our best to follow the truth of the Bible, we can rest in the promise that “for those who love God all things work together for good” (Romans 8:28).
Indecision due to fear of an undesired outcome can be paralyzing. Don’t be afraid. Take time to seek the Lord for His guidance and be open to the counsel of others whom you trust, but then make your decision and trust that God will take care of the results. If you end up making the wrong choice, God can redirect you and use it somehow for good. After all, you are in His loving hands.
Consider the following illustration. When you are driving a car and following an app that guides you where to go, you might still miss a turn here and there. Well, instead of panicking, you just continue listening to the instructions of the app. It makes a new calculation and sets you on a new course that eventually takes you to your desired destination. God’s Word is similar in some ways to the app. If you miss a turn or go down the wrong street, His Word and the guidance of the still small voice of God’s Spirit will help you to set a new course, so you can still reach your goal.
Happy decision-making with His Holy Spirit App!