MAKING DECISIONS

MAKING DECISIONS

EVERY DECISION CREATES A

PATH, AND EVERY PATH LEADS
TO A DESTINATION.
Anonymous
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BEING A DECISIVE PERSON IS

A PROCESS.
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For god has not given us a spirit

of fear, but of power and of love
and a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

#1: WHOM WILL I LIVE
MY LIFE FOR?
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“The one who sent me is with me

— he has not deserted me. For I
always do what pleases him.”

John 8:29 (NLT)

#1: WHOM WILL I LIVE MY LIFE FOR?

It is vital that we realize our decisions

influence other people.
#2: WHAT WILL I DO
WITH MY LIFE?
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The Lord says, “I will guide you

along the best pathway for your
life. I will advise you and watch
over you.”
Psalm 32:8 (NLT)
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do

not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do, and he will
show you which path to take.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)

WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE?
#3: WHOM WILL I LIVE
MY LIFE WITH?
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The man who finds a wife finds a

treasure, and he receives favor
from the Lord.

Proverbs 18:22 (NLT)

#3: WHOM WILL I LIVE MY LIFE WITH?

The right marriage partner is a person

with common beliefs, vision and goals.
#4: WHERE WILL I LIVE
OUT MY LIFE?
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From one man he made every nation of

men, that they should inhabit the whole
earth; and he determined the times set
for them and the exact places where
they should live.
Acts 17:26 (NIV)
#4: WHERE WILL I LIVE OUT MY LIFE?

Do not just seek God’s will for your life,

seek where you will live.
#5: WHERE WILL I
GROW?
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The righteous will flourish like a palm

tree, they will grow like a cedar of
Lebanon; planted in the house of the
Lord, they will flourish…

Psalm 92:12,13 (NIV)

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS BEFORE THE FINALITY OF ANY CHOICE

‣ Is this the will of God for me?

‣ How will this decision affect my destiny?
‣ Does my parents agree with my decision?
‣ Does this decision line up with the
highest ethical standard?
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS BEFORE THE FINALITY OF ANY CHOICE

‣ Do I have the financial means to carry through or have

I extended too far?
‣ Am I living in faith or presumption?
‣ Do I have a good sound counsel that confirms my
decision?
‣ Are the circumstances lining up?
‣ Do I have an inner witness that says “yes” from the
heart?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

‣ What changes do you need to make so that your life

is lived to please God?
‣ Do you have good people around you to confirm
your important decisions? Who are your counselors?
‣ Do you ever lower your standards and compromise
your integrity in making decisions? What safeguards
do you need in place to keep your integrity?