LIFE DECISIONS

Christian Times Magazine issue 67 | Monthly Magazine

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By Mickey Nichols

Life is full of decisions. A phrase I hear quite often emanating from my wife when she counsels with our grandchildren goes something like this: “My prayer for you as you go through life is that you make good decisions. ” We applaud those who continually make correct decisions and deride those who do not, as well we should, and we oftentimes point out the fallacy of “ wrong decisions” and the consequences that derive from such.

We teach and instruct our children from a very early age the benefits of making sound decisions, or, at least, we certainly ought to. Wise is the parent who is able to determine exactly how much leeway a child should be allowed to have in certain situations.

We would all agree that too much freedom too soon is a recipe for disaster but we also know that too many restrictions for too long a period of time is equally disastrous. We have all witnessed the young hellion “running wild” without adequate supervision but in today ’s world it is even more likely that we encounter the “helicopter parents” who constantly hover around their children and make every single decision for them. Both, of course, are not conducive to furthering the child’s ability to learn how, and why, to make correct decisions. The old phrase “experience is the best teacher” still holds true today.

Acquisition of wisdom so often comes with age as we muddle along through our lives but, surely, there must be a better way of learning these kernels of truth about positive decision making other than failure, suffering dire consequences, and then trying a different path.

What if we could lead a life without having to make tough decisions? What if we could be sure that every decision we make would be in our absolute best interest with no “learning the hard way ” involved? What if we live our life in such a way that when we finally make it to the “Golden Years” we

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have not a single regret? Is it possible here in this sinful world that we can live a full, abundant life without having to wonder if we’re on the correct path? And is there a way that as we travel the Road of Life that we can just skip decision making entirely? And be assured that our ultimate best interests are always the top priority? Please allow me to share with you just how all these things can be accomplished and at the same time remove any and all possibility of error.

The world has been given a Book of Instructions that guides and directs us in making decisions throughout our life. By consulting this Book about any subject and simply following the instructions contained therein one can be confident about the outcome. May I present some examples?

Today ’s world environment is froth with chaos. Traditional mores are being challenged and each of us will face a time when we are asked to venture an opinion on certain topics. I, personally, was very recently asked about my thoughts on accepting and approving homosexuality as a lifestyle. My answer was simple: I do not have to make a decision about this subject because the Book of Instruction has already given me the correct answer.

Very clearly it states (in several sections of the Book) that homosexuality and lesbianism are NOT acceptable lifestyles. So, by following the Book, my decision is made for me. Another pertinent question in the eyes of today ’s world is whether one would ever change one’s gender. Again, the Book has the answer. The Book tells us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” and that we are to accept our genders and to be thankful to our Maker. Many people either do not believe the Book or maybe do not consult the Book about these two “hot” topics and thereby are wide open to allowing their minds to be converted to very unwise beliefs.

Another subject that I am often asked about is: should we accept any and all religious beliefs under the guise of tolerance and inclusion? Again, the Book supplies the ready answer: absolutely not! We are instructed that there is only ONE way that is correct and that is to honor and obey God and God alone.

Probably you have already guessed that the Book I am referring to is God’s word, the Bible. God inspired men to write His exact words into the Book so that we may know His specific instructions about how to live our best life both here on earth and in the eternity to come. And at the same time He gives us clear answers about the many questions of life! You may absolutely rest in the knowledge that if you simply follow His instructions you will be making correct decisions. But….But….you can only

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understand these instructions if you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and receive Him into your life. This Bible tells us that one must be “born again” in order to enter the Gates of Heaven and to do this one must believe and receive Christ as Lord and Savior.

The simple step of faith allows one to enter into the presence of God through His word, the Bible.

So, we CAN live our best life by not making decisions! We simply consult the Book and do what it tells us to do about any situation. This frees us from worry and anxiety by giving us clear-cut answers to all the many questions that come our way on a daily basis.

By NOT making decisions in our own finite minds but rather by letting God answer all questions through His Book we can know that the very best decision has been made for us. No one loves us like God loves us.

His agape love transcends any earthly love because it focuses on where our soul will spend eternity.

The choice is yours: will it be Heaven with God or will it be Hell with the demons?

Want to get off the decision-making merry-go-round? Want to know once and for all that you are making wise and correct decisions? Put your faith in Jesus Christ.

He tells us in His word that He is the ONLY way to Heaven. Believe and receive Him today!

Sid Miller