Changing Directions

Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long – Psalm 25:5 (NIV)

When facing a major decision ask yourself the next five questions regarding God’s will for your life:

1. Is it within the boundaries of God’s Word? God expects us to know His Word because it has the ability to divide right from wrong. (Hebrews 4:12) I am amazed by the amount of people who live together out of wedlock and still think God brought them together. God’s will never leads us beyond the boundaries of His Word.

2. Is this the right time? Joshua Harris says, “The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing.”  If it isn’t God’s timing, wait. If a realistic opportunity exists, and all the other factors are in agreement, then take the plunge. The faithless man asks, “What am I going to lose if I do?” The faithful man asks, “What am I going to lose if I don’t?”

3. Are unbiased, spiritually sensitive friends and mentors in agreement? Be careful not to consult only those who will agree with you. Give your advisors permission to ask hard questions. Don’t be afraid of “no” answers.  Proverbs 24:6 says, “there is safety in a multitude of counselors.” If it isn’t God’s will, don’t you want to know before you make the mistake of acting impulsively?

4. Do I have a sanctified desire? Don’t think that being in the will of God must always be an unpleasant task. The joy of the Lord should be our strength. I find my greatest joy in serving God and being in His will. But don’t get the idea that if everything is wonderful, you must be in the will of God. Is this a desire to satisfy a lust of the flesh or a Spirit-filled desire to see God’s kingdom established and people helped?

5. Do I have a peace about it? This is an inner peace. Is the peace of God guarding your heart and mind?

Together, we believe the best is yet to come!

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