DECISIONS

Deuteronomy 30:19 “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.”

One of the greatest opportunities God has given man is that of decision-making. As Christians, God has given us free will to make decisions. However, this important element of our lives must be exercised with great caution and with an understanding of God’s will on the subject under consideration.

You see, decision-making is something we do daily. Some decisions are minor, while others are major. For instance, decisions about the clothes to wear, places to visit, and novels to read are minor, while decisions concerning career paths, education, marriage, and finance are major due to the grave consequences the latter have over the former.

In decision-making, you make a choice about something after thinking about several possibilities. These decisions, when rightly made, set your life on the path to greatness; on the other hand, when wrongly made, they can become a lifetime nightmare.

You see, decisions determine the quality of your future. Life outcomes such as success, failure, stability, or chaos are usually traceable to decisions made earlier. Thus, decisions carry consequences. Whether immediate or delayed, visible or hidden, they are inevitable.

Be wise when it comes to decision-making. Be guided by accurate information, and make room for counsel. Never make decisions carelessly; it can cost you.

Read: Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

Prayer: Lord, I pray for grace and wisdom to make good decisions in life. Amen.