Binmin Podcast Ep. 23: Decision Making | When Life Is Tough

Knowing God’s will is based on an intimate relationship with him. The acronym “D.E.C.I.D.E” is 6 practical steps for making godly decisions. JOIN the NEWSLETTER SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE 0:00 - Opening 1:22 - SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT: KNOWING GOD’S BASED ON HAVING AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM 1:54 - WHY DOESN’T GOD JUST LAY OUT EVERYTHING IN OUR LIVES ONCE WE GET SAVED? God has given each of us a spiritual gift to use (1 Cor. 12, Rom. 12). God is more interested in creating an intimate relationship with us. 3:11 - INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: INCREASING FAITH IN GOD RELIANCE ON THE WORD SUBMISSION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT 4:30 - 4 RESOURCES FOR MAKING DECISIONS AS CHRISTIANS: 1. BIBLE 2. HOLY SPIRIT 3. PRAYER 4. LIVING A GODLY LIFESTYLE 5:07 - 1. BIBLE: Be in step with God’s thoughts and able to hear his voice more clearly. 6:40 – 2. THE HOLY SPIRIT: The “Spirit of truth” (John 16:13) who illuminates the Bible and informs our decisions 9:34 - 3. PRAYER: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” (James 1:5). 11:32 - 3. LIVING A GODLY LIFESTYLE: The more you follow Jesus in your lifestyle, the more confident you become in future decisions. - Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” -Part of this testing means “actually testing it out.” 14:20 - SO WHAT? 6 STEPS FOR MAKING DECISIONS: “D.E.C.I.D.E.” 14:55 - D: DEFINE THE ISSUE: Know the issue, the available options, and discard options outside God’s will. 15:10 - E: EVERYONE IS ASKED:  Seek godly counsel (Prov. 15:22) from mature Christians. 16:47 -C: CHRIST FIRST: Confess any sin that would desensitize you to God’s leading and commit this decision to Jesus. 17:14 - I: “IN GOD’S TIME” (BE PATIENT): It may take time for the Lord to make his will clear to us. 18:52 - D: DECIDE TO TRUST THE LORD WITH YOUR DECISION 19:17 - E: EXALT GOD FOR YOUR SUCCESS 19:42 - HOW DO I KNOW IF I MADE THE RIGHT DECISION? 1. It is consistent with the Bible 2. It glorifies God 22:09 - WHAT IS YOUR NEXT STEP IN MAKING DECISIONS? -PRAY BEFORE -ASSESS AFTER: Ask yourself, “Was God pleased as best I knew how? 22:48 - Thank you and wrap up For more info about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Instagram Linkedin: Binmin Linkedin Twitter: Binmin Twitter Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast is helping you make your spiritual life more important to you, help share it by leaving an Apple podcast review in the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom of the podcast’s page. Thank you for sharing!