If any of you lacks wisdom,

let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally

and without reproach, and it will be given to him

(James 1:5)

Steps to take in making right decisions

1. Review each decision—Clarify exactly what is beinbg asked of you.

2. Refine your options—Beware of making a decision with only one option.

3. Remember God’s Word—Get in the habit of asking yourself, “What does the Bible say about different options and their consequences?”
Restrain your emotions— When people are upset, fearful, intimidated, and, or sad, wrong decisions are sure to be made.
 

4. Restrain your emotions— When people are upset, fearful, intimidated, and, or sad, wrong decisions are sure to be made.

5. Re-examine your motives—  Motives are deceptive. Amazingly you can justify almost anything!

6. Recount your resources— God has already given you “all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3)

7. Resist impatience— So often we’re in a hurry to do something, purchase something, or go somewhere. This is were prayer comes to your rescue. Prayer makes you wait!

Respond and make the decision.... If the above seven steps have been followed, you should bwe confident that the decision you’re making is a good one!

(Drawn from Breaking the Worry Habit...Forever!, by Elizabeth George, Harvest House Publishers)