Decisions, Decisions

Decisions, Decisions


What will I watch on TV? Eat? Wear? Do today? All are viable questions that demand an answer. No matter what your age, other questions must be addressed and answered in the future as well. Questions like, where will I work? Will I continue to pursue my education? Will I get married/remarried? Have children? Serve the Lord?

We make hundreds of decisions every day, but I'd be willing to guess that you put off some important decisions as well. So here are some principles to follow when you have to make some decisions in the future.


1. Is this something that I can do without?

- If I'm trying to do something that has already been put off before remember that's it's always harder to cut the grass as more of it grows. At some point and time something which hasn't been a priority may need to become one. Something’s you may never 'have to 'do (i.e. take a vacation, be good friends with your neighbor, etc), but others at some point will need to be addressed (i.e. dentist appointment, oil change/tune-up, or burial plans for loved ones). How about it being a priority today?


2. Is it something that I can do in front of my spouse, children, or friends?

- Some things in your life may need to be avoided simply because they are not in the best interest or edifying to the whole. Certain conversations, personal bias, or pleasures (drugs, alcohol, music, and TV programs) may cause more harm to the family unit if they are presented to them openly, or even if they are found out or unexpectantly exposed. The best advice one may give to a growing family is model to them what you would want them to model to your grandchildren!


3. Is it something that can be looked at later?

- Some choices can't be made right away until they've been researched, prayed about, and discussed with family and friends, etc. A great job opportunity that requires travel maybe be better to take a week to ponder the pros and cons with family, than just giving the boss an answer at the interview. Rush decisions sometimes become decisions we most regret (ask David in 2 Sam 11 with Bathsheba). Don't look back and have to say," If I knew then what I know now", just take your time before deciding.

4. Is it something that can have eternal consequences?

- Most of our decisions fall into categories like personal, business, minor choices, or geographical; but other decisions ask Hitler, ask Lucifer, ask Judas, or even ask Jesus can have eternal ramifications that will change lives for years to come.


Keep these thoughts in mind when you make decisions on a subject; and this should help you in its final assessment.


Think about it?


Pastor Kirkland A. Smith