That’s the ultimate parenting joy! To see their kids make good decisions based on sound judgments. It’s God’s too!
If a mom carried her baby everywhere, never put the baby down on the floor, never allowed the baby to move on it’s own and did everything for the child, the baby would never learn to function properly.
God is a good parent and He loves watching us take those first steps and then growing up into all He planned for us. He has given us every resource we need to make good decisions. If we grab hold of His wisdom, and impart this pillar to our children, we can influence the world!
So here’s some things to think about.
1. Always go to God first and ask for direction. He is the source of wisdom and will guide your next steps.
2. Be Prepared. Good boy scout motto! Preparing yourself before you have to make a decision makes for better decision making. Here are a few points of preparation: Be in constant communication with God. (Pray without ceasing). Study God’s Character. (Study to show yourself approved). Know what God says. (Hide His words in your heart). Deal with your stuff. (Be transformed). Stay Filled. (Be filled with the Spirit)These things will help us keep a clear focus and renewed mind.
3. Act don’t react. Sometimes situations leave us time to decide over a period of time. Others are emotional or life threatening and require instant action. If, you are prepared you will find it easier to make even quick sound decisions. I usually react poorly when I haven’t dealt with my own wounds or stuff as I call it. A wise person makes decisions outside emotions. Sound judgments are based on knowledge of the situation, a set of guiding principles, and a clear end result in mind.
With all that in mind: Don’t be afraid to make a mistake! Here’s a joke about it.
“Sir, What is the secret of your success?” a reporter asked a bank president.
“Two words.”
“And, sir, what are they?”
“Good decisions.”
“And how do you make good decisions?”
“One word.”
“And sir, what is that?”
“Experience.”
“And how do you get Experience?”
“Two words.”
“And, sir, what are they?”
“Bad decisions.”
Anon
What steps could you take to make better decisions?
What ideas do you have for teaching your children how to make good decisions?
Hope you’ll share them with us!