There is a common factor in each circumstance. In order for each person's decision to make sense they have to make an important choice. They have to choose what comes first. They have to define their priority. After they have determined what matters most, they can determine what is best.
It is nice when life gives us a decision between good and bad. That is easy. What is hard is when life requires us to make a decision where we have to lose something that is good or that we may even love. There are times when life only gives us a decision between bad and worse. And sometimes the choice is between what is good and what is best. Regardless of our options, decisions need to be driven by principle and truth rather than mere emotion or personal interest.
When the dotted line has to be signed and a move has to be made, it is wise to know what matters most.
So what about you? What matters most to you? The question is not what should matter most. What really matters most? Choose your priority and make sure its right then make your decision.
Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
2 comments:
Good words to live by. It's not always easy, but if we would consider the "harder" road ahead by chosing what we "want", we would be wise to chose based on truth.
Thank you for sharing this morning. We all need to be reminded on occasion what motivates our decision-making.
One thing I've noticed from Scripture often is the verse, "David inquired of the Lord." He would ask God often before he would act. I'm sure that can come through disciplining oneself in their faith.
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