life is a series of choices. some decisions are easy to make because the consequences of those decisions are small. when the person behind the counter ask, "want fries with that?" the necessary response requires little thought because the consequences of that decisions are minor.
some decisions on the other hand, are big...very very big. the biggest decision, of course, is one that far too many people ignore: the decision concerning God's only begotten SON (and you thought that i would say marriage right? hehehe). but if you're a believer in Christ, you've already made that choice, and you have received God's gift of grace. perhaps now you're asking yourself "what's next, Lord?" if so, you may be facing a series of big decisions concerning your life and your future (here is where marriage is included but of course got other things also lah, don't just think about marriage only). here are some things you can do:
1. gather as much information as you can: don't expect to get all the facts-that's impossible-but get as many facts as you can in a reasonable amount of time. (Pro 24:3-4)
2. don't be too impulsive: if you have time to make a decision, use that time to make a good decision. (Pro 19:2)
3. rely on the advise of trusted friends and mentors. in Proverbs 1:5, it is written, "A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel." (NKJV)
4. pray for guidance. when you seek it, HE will give it. (Luke 11:9)
5. make choices based upon values, not convenience: trust the quiet inner voice of your conscience: treat your conscience as you would a trusted advisor. (Luke 17:21)
6. when the time for action arrives, act. procrastination is the enemy of progress; don't let it defeat you. (James 1:22)
i hope the above pointers will be of help to all of you. good day.
quote of the day:
"God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him." by Jim Elliot
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