Day 325 - No Rush

"I am still considering what I want to do... We will see."

Not every decision should be rushed. In a rush society where we are pressured to purchase it is difficult to slow down. In fact you will most likely be made to feel bad if you don't pull the trigger right away. 

There is a time for quick decisions. When things are clear, conditions right, seasons full then go ahead and pull the trigger. You can make a quick decision when you know the will of God. But when you don't know what to do it isn't always best to shoot first and ask questions later. 

So what do you do when you don't know what to do? First of all pray and ask God. The Holy Spirit will reveal which way to go. Second, give it time. What will it really hurt if you take time to pray and think or watch the conditions? Third, seek Godly counsel from people you trust. Especially people who are older than you and who have gone down the paths you are facing good or bad. 

Finally if it comes down to it you either are going to do nothing or just make a decision and own the results. Make the best decision you know how and trust that God has your back. 

How do you handle delays in your decision making process? Are there other things we can do while waiting to help our decisions?

Day 210 - This is Really Important

"The decision was made by a best two out of three game of Rock, Paper, Scissors."

Very important decisions should be made with this system, specifically, the best two out of three. You can't just do one game and that's it. The decisions I often have made with this method have included but are not limited to; diaper changing, getting up with kids in the middle of the night, cleaning the kitchen after dinner, and many other life and death decisions. 

Whatever the outcome of the game I know I played well and left it all on the battlefield. 

I think this parallels the Bible verse that says the lot is cast into the lap but the answer comes from the Lord. This might be the modern day equivalent. 

God knows our ways and directs our paths. We can trust that no matter if decisions are fun or tough that we will be okay and God is working it together for our good. 

What decisions have you made with Rock, Paper, Scissors? How can you tell that God is working things out on your behalf?

Day 62 - Procrastination (Convenience)

Today's thought from last year came after reading Acts chapter 24. You may want to read that chapter before reading my thought so that you understand fully what I am referring to. Once you have read it, read on and enjoy!

"Felix listened to Paul until he reasoned about eternal judgement and got afraid. Rather than face he future by asking Paul what he should do to be saved he sends Paul away saying that he will call for him at a more convenient time. Many people don't want to be inconvenienced by the truth. I also noticed that Felix put off decisions. 'When Lysias comes down…' 'At a convenient time…' And when he leaves office he leaves Paul and still doesn't make a decision because he wants to do the Jews a favor. He should have had Paul do him a favor and find out how to be saved! But he didn't. He put it off and we never hear of him again."

Procrastination is a nasty word. Jokes abound when it comes to the subject but if I could be frank, we will end up being the joke if we let procrastination take over. If you wait long enough life will make your decisions for you.

Don't be like those who float down the river of life going wherever the current takes you. Especially when it comes to important matters like salvation. Felix put it off and we don't know if he ever found that convenient time to look into the things of God again. The Bible tells us that today is the day of salvation.

If you wait to look into family, finances, business, marriage, children, (insert your important matter here...) you will miss out.

I found the cure for procrastination in my own life. It sounds a lot like the old Nike slogan. Do it. Lose the just, do it now. Do it right. Spend the time and the money. Give it the attention it deserves.

How do you combat procrastination? What would you insert in my list of important matters?