Wise Decisions | Paula Wiseman

It’s been a couple of days and I apologize. Wednesday is going to be too busy to get a decent posting in, so I had already given up on that. Yesterday… I had a migraine hangover. It’s like having the flu for a day without the fever. I have some kicking Rx migraine medicine- which I did not have with me when said migraine started Wednesday evening. Stoopid… Finally, things are back to some semblance of normal.

I found a great blog- Rachelle Gardner’s Rants and Ramblings on Life as a Literary Agent.

I find that people are missing out on some of the ‘nuts and bolts’ skills for living a God-honoring life. This is from a monthly NavPress newsletter called Bible Study Zone.

It deals with a skill we assume far too many of us have. (Wise decisions… like carrying your migraine medicine with you… Don’t worry. I learned.)

Making Wise Decisions

As small-group leaders we need God’s wisdom and discernment, especially when we have to make tough decisions. Author Gordon S. Jackson suggests using this practical decision tree.
1. Is your decision in accordance with Scripture?
If “Yes,” then proceed to next question; if “No,” don’t go any further.
2. Does your decision find support in your prayers?
If “Yes,” then proceed to next question; if “No,” don’t go any further.
3. Does the advice of others you trust support your decision?
If “Yes,” then proceed to next question; if “No,” don’t go any further.
4. Have circumstances made it possible for you to act on your decision?
If “Yes,” then proceed to next question; if “No,” consider the matter closed or go back to Scripture and prayer.
5. Having reached this point, do you have a sense of peace about your decision?
If “Yes,” then you can feel confident in your decision; if “No,” consider the matter closed or go back to Scripture and prayer.