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Character Strength Confidently Decisive

Wednesday May 1, 2024

How many of us are confident in our decision making?  When something feels right, do we just go ahead and do it, or do we stop for a moment and think about the principles contained in the Scriptures that help us make good decisions.  

Being confidently decisive comes from knowing God's principles and putting them into effect in all our affairs. If we are unsure about something, we can ask God for direction and He will kindly give us the instruction we need. 

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5 NIV)

Those of us who have had a spiritual awakening will have made a decisive step to have daily contact with God by reading the Bible.  In the past we did not know, or chose not to follow, the ways of God.  Since giving our will and life over to the care of God we are confident that His ways lead to a good life. Making decisions about what to do when temptation comes is vital to maintaining our sobriety.  We can be certain that temptation will come, and we need to have a plan for how we will handle it.

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12 NIV) 

Being decisive about our faith in God and His actions on behalf of us whose hearts are turned towards Him, is a sure way to please God and gain His favour.  This does not mean we will never have problems, but it does mean that God will accompany us through every situation we encounter, and He will strengthen us to do the next right thing.  

With God any problem can be worked out and overcome.

Without faith it is impossible to please God. Those who come to God must believe that he exists. And they must believe that he rewards those who look to him. (Hebrews 11:6 NIRV)


Prayer:  Loving God, Help me to be decisive in all my ways according to Your Word.  Please strengthen my faith in You and Your Word so I can consistently be an overcomer. Amen

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