Fresh Air – Renew Your Life

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19See, I am doing a new thing! …” Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV

The of your decisions determines the of your life.

Why Do We Struggle to Make Good Decisions?

1. We’re with choices. 

2. We’re afraid of making a choice. 

3. We let overrule logic.

Don’t make decisions based on emotions. 

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3 NIV

When faced with ___________ (this situation),

I have pre-decided to ___________ (take this action).

But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine … Daniel 1:8 NIV 

• What do you value?

• When your are clear, your decisions are . 

If your life is moving in the direction of your decisions, do you like the direction your decisions are taking you?

• I am ready.
• I am consistent.
• I am devoted.
• I am generous.
• I am faithful.
• I am a finisher.

TALK IT OVER

Read Proverbs 16:3. We can ask God to help us pre-decide. Talk about an upcoming decision or plan that you need God’s help with.

We might struggle to make good decisions because we’re overwhelmed with choices, afraid of making a wrong choice, or we let our emotions overrule logic. Which of these reasons do you experience most? What could you pre-decide now, to help you make good decisions in the future?

What are some of the values God has placed on your heart? Are your decisions and actions reflecting these values? Why or why not?