Decision Making With God’s Help

“Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path.”

Psalm 119:105

“Decision making involves seeking His will by reading scripture, praying for guidance and peace, seeking wise counsel from trusted believers, considering circumstances with common sense, and trusting God to guide your path toward His ultimate good and glory.  The goal is to make choices that align with God’s known will and His heart, leading to a life that honors Him.”

~ anonymous 

 

Living by the Fruit of the Spirit

 “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy,

peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

gentleness and self control.”

Galatians 5:22

“If you desire to have these qualities, then you know that the Holy Spirit is leading you.  At the same time,

be careful not to confuse your subjective feelings with the Spirit’s leading.  Being led by the Spirit involves the desire to hear, the readiness to obey God’s word, and the sensitivity to discern between your feelings and his promptings.  Live each day controlled and guided by the Spirit.  Then the words of Christ will be in your mind, and the love of Christ will be behind your actions, and the power of Christ will help you.”

~ Life Applications Study

God’s Got Your Back

“God will never fail you or abandon you.”

Hebrew 13:5

“God’s got your back” means you are not alone and are protected, supported, and guided especially in difficult times.  It conveys a deep trust that God is watching over you, working on your behalf, and will help you through challenges and trials.  It is message of encouragement, assuring you that God’s love, promises, and presence will see you through, providing strength and help.”

~ anonymous 

 

God Says It Will Be Okay

 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not

be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you.”

Isaiah 41:19

“The phrase “God says it will be okay” reflects core belief in many religions that, despite current hardships, God has a good plan, promises to be present, and ultimately bring good outcomes.  Biblical passages such Romans 8:28 and Isaiah 41:10 are often cited, assuring that God works for the good of those who love Him and promises not to leave them.  This belief provides comfort and hope, suggesting that current struggles are temporary and part of a larger plan that will lead to ultimate peace and joy!

~ anonymous 

The Holy Spirit

 “The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness.”

Romans 8:26

“As a believer, you are not left to your own resources to cope with problems.  Even when you don’t know what to pray, the Holy Spirit prays with and for you, and God answers.  With God helping you pray, you don’t need to be afraid to come before him.  Ask the Holy Spirit to intercede for you “accordance with the will of God.”  Then, when you bring your requests to God, trust that he will always do what is best.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

Living Balanced

 “Come to me by yourselves

to a quiet place and get some rest.”

Mark 6:31

“You are a three-part being - spiritual, physical, and emotional.  You have to take care of each one.  You can pray for twenty-four hours a day, but you’re not going to feel well physically.  You can go to the gym and work out five hours a day, seven days a week, but you’re not taking time for your spiritual and emotional side, you’re not going to be your best.  You can’t stay up all night and not get proper sleep and expect to have the passion you need.  You can’t drink twenty cups of coffee a day, eat junk food, and expect to feel well.  Some people are discouraged, don’t have any energy and praying for miracle.  If Jesus showed up, He would say,”Get away and quiet yourself.  Get some sleep.  Start eating better. Take care of yourself.”

Living balanced is the key.  You have to take care of all three parts.  You will be your most productive, your most effective,, when you’re balanced physically, spiritually and emotionally.  If you neglect one area, it will lesson what you could accomplish.”

~ Joel Osteen daily devotionals

Rejoicing Always

“Rejoice always, pray continuously, give

thanks in all circumstances; for

this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“Our joy, prayers, and thankfulness should not fluctuate with our circumstances or feelings.  Obeying these three commands - be joyful, pray continually, and give thanks often goes against our inclinations or feelings.  When we make a conscious decision to do what God says, however, we will begin to see people in a new perspective.  When we do God’s will, we will find it easier to be joyful and thankful.”

~ Life Application Study Bible