The Journey
Ever since hearing Kyle’s sermon on Biblical decision-making, I have been reflecting on my lifetime of decisions and the process I used. I must admit, it was a bit of an eye-opener.
Early in life I made decisions on what was best or easy for me. Most of the time I would ask myself if my parents would approve of my decision. It depended on if I was being agreeable or rebellious as to what decision I made.
Later in life, I would do my research and gather information. I weighed the pros and cons. I weighed the risks. I ultimately made decisions on what was good for my three daughters. I prayed about the decisions, but they were focused on me, not God’s mission. I thought I was doing it right, yet I did not back the decisions up with Scripture, nor did I seek godly counsel, just the counsel of friends.
Then, as my faith increased, I was faced with a big decision: whether to leave or stay at a church I had called home for several decades. I had grown to the point that this time I did pray (no, I did not fast) and seek counsel from godly friends. My focus, however, was what was going to be good for me, where I would be comfortable, where I would not be a total stranger, and where I would hear Biblical teaching.
Not once did I pray for where God could use me to further his mission the most.
Even though my decision making process was a bit flawed, God has been faithful. He is showing me how he wants to use me for HIS purpose, not mine.
I am learning to “trust the process.” Kyle’s sermon reinforced that the process of making a decision is just as important as the decision made. The process ensures that the decision will be the one God wants and it will be the one that furthers HIS mission, not ours.
The journey of Biblical decision making is vital to God’s mission.
-Terri
Terri Venetta lives in Johnston where she enjoys gardening, canning, antiques, watercolors, wool rug hooking, reading and, most of all, her grandchildren
