Learn to Make Better Decisions

Proverbs 14:15 (New International Version)

¹⁵ A simple man believes anything,
       but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.

James 1:5-8 (New International Version)

⁵If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.  

⁶But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.  

⁷That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; ⁸he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

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If you’re still making the same mistakes at the age of forties, fifties or sixties years of age as you did when you were twenties, you REALLY need to ask God for wisdom. The Word of the Lord says: “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out” (Proverbs 18:15 NIV). What are you in the present, was determined by the decisions you made in the past. If you want to change your future, learn to make better decisions now, in this moment called today! – Be wise; let these ten principles guide you:
01) – Never make permanent decisions based on temporary circumstances. If you do, you’ll regret if greatly.
02) – Don’t let your emotions blind you to reason. Pray, weigh thing carefully and base your decisions on mature judgment.
03) – Surround yourself with sharp people and draw on their gifts, without being intimidated by their expertise.
04) – Take the time to consider all options. What looks good to you today, may not look so good tomorrow, or in a few time ahead.
05) – You can’t fight successfully on every front, so choose your battles carefully. Simply stated: some things are not worth fighting for.
06) – Take time to get all the facts; conjecture lead to crises.
07) – Consider the consequences of each of your actions. Ask yourself, “Am I ready to handle this right now? What this is going to bring into?”
08) – Make sure your expectations don’t exceed your potential and your resources. Be realistic. If you can’t count don’t apply for a job in the finance office. If you can’t sing, don’t cut an album. If you make less income, why to buy something that is above it? Focus on what God gifted you to do. That’s where you’ll succeed.
09) – Time is your most limited and valuable resource. Don’t waste it. Spend more time in prayer and seeking for God’s wisdom in all you do.
10) – Allow yourself a 10% of being wrong, a 50% of likelihood of betrayal, and a 100% commitment to trust God, go forward and survive it all.

Remember: Always bring to the Lord anything that you need to do, any decision, and all your worries. He is more eager to listen to you, than you are eager to tell Him. So, open up your heart to Him and the Lord will bless you.