Blueprint For Making MAJOR Decisions

Episode #14

Using a blueprint for making major decisions.

Every once in awhile making major decisions is a must, and having a blueprint for making major decisions is important. Decisions such as where do I go to college, should I change jobs, should I write a book – should I do another podcast? Those are some of the decisions I’ve had to make in my life. In this episode, I’ll discuss a blueprint for making those major decisions in your life!

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Major decisions can hold us captive! What do we do? Where do we turn? Oh if God would only answer us clearly we could make good decisions, quickly! How does this happen? It happens with lots of perseverance and prayer as well as some of the steps I’ll share with you.

So, if you listened to the previous podcast – episode 13 you will hear some of the same points mentioned except with a few powerful additions. Making a big decision includes those that can impact you for the rest of your life – I remember when praying for a spouse, I finally gave up. The choices were slim and in my town, truthfully with teaching full time I had no time – and my workplace had one single guy who I was not interested in – at all.

It was difficult to think about my future and I finally said, “Lord if you want me to be single forever that is fine with me – your will Lord, not mine.” I gave it to Him. I could not make decisions at that point – such as moving to another town, closer to some college friends.

Well, the Lord took care of it by having my now husband move into the same town to teach school, he and I went to the same college and while I knew him, I did not know him that well. But, I did think he was awfully cute – and I still think that 38 years later!

This blueprint for making major decisions is a process I’ve used with some additions and modifications throughout the from years. The hard knocks of life and real-life experiences have caused me to fine tune my list. When do I use this blueprint for making major decisions? When I had to make those big decisions – what do I do about college, a job – which one to take – what do I do about homeschooling Lord –should I or shouldn’t I? Lord, should I write a book? Lord, should I podcast? I will tell you in those times I did not turn to the Lord first – no, I’m not perfect – often things fell apart!

I’m quick to jump into a new idea and often the Lord is there to catch me. In those big decisions, we need to give our ALL to Him and he will not let us down.

Blueprint Making Major Decisions:

Here are some helpful tools to use in praying for those major decisions.

1. Pray specifically for your decision.
   • God knows, but do you?
   • Stress creates havoc on nerves, be single-minded in prayer
2. Be open to God’s will in your life.
   • Sometimes it may not be specifically what you want to hear.
   • Sometimes God’s will is different than our own
   • Sometimes we think we “hear” God, but need confirmation
3. Give it to the Lord
   • Praying and seeking God means leaving it at His feet
   • Try not to dwell on it further
   • Let go and let God
4. Ask the Lord’s guidance
   • Pray for guidance
   • Seek outside help, friend or a pastor
   • Look for guidance in the Bible
5. Read Scripture
   • Pray specifically, and read through Scripture
   • Sometimes the Lord answers prayers in verses you’ve read 100 times before
   • Be open to the Lord’s word and your prayer request
6. Pray specifically for your need and ask the Lord to give you the gift of knowledge about what to do.
   • Many gifts fo the Holy Spirit
   • Ask the Lord for the Gift of Knowledge, peace, joy
7. Our subconscious listens and often when we are in tune with God
   • Ideas will come into our minds, miraculously
   • We can pray and think about thoseWrite anything down that comes to you.
8. Write anything down that comes to you.
   • Keep a journal
   • Be sure to take “co-incidences” with a grain of salt (more in the audio)
   • God-incidences do happen but keep our eyes focused on Him, not just the events
9. Look into your options
   • Research
   • Be informed
   • If needed visit the place or seek more information.
10. Seek counsel if you continue to be stuck.
11. Ask the Lord to direct you
    • We are constantly praying in this situation, however ask for direction if you are still “stuck”
    • Praise Him ahead of time.
12. Continue to read Scripture
    1. Believe that the Lord talks to us through His word.
13. Pray about any thoughts
    • Ask the Lord to confirm thoughts that come to mind
    • Confirmation can be through others or the Bible
14. Do you have peace of mind?
    • Peace is a sign from the Lord that it is right.
    • If you are stressed or agitated keep praying!
15. Be careful with signs – continue to journal
    • Continue to journal
    • See #8 above.
    • Sometimes we look for those God-incidences and while those are wonderful, we want to use caution.
16. Make an informed decision.
    • Don’t just go on feeling, especially if this is a major decision.
    • Think wisely with your head – and your heart.
    • Sometimes you just know-that-you-know!
17. If you can’t make a decision… wait!
    • Satan rushes, God leads
    • Pray and continue to read scripture.
18. Once you make a decision trust in the Lord and give it to Him.
    • Surrender to God.
    • Have peace about the decision.
19. Ask the Lord to go ahead of you and prepare the way.
    • Praying for intervention
    • Praying for those involved in your decision.
20. If you make a mistake learn from this and regroup.
    • Go back to the Lord and ask Him for help – again!
    • God can make crooked paths straight
    • If it was the wrong decisions look at this as a learning tool
21. Give all the glory and praise to God!
    • God deserves our praise for the little and big things in our lives
    • Praise conquers all! Continue to praise God in all of the success in your life
    • Continue to praise God in all the failures in your life!

Make your decision for the glory of God – not for ulterior motives, sometimes we want the Lord to bend to our will – and sometimes the Lord allows those mistakes to teach you that HIS way is best. Use all of these methods as a tool but not a miracle guide – it is a blueprint and blueprints are meant to be added onto and revised. This list can be used to add your own revelations from the Lord.

The main idea here is don’t jump or be hasty with your major decisions – rely on the Lord and He will not only make your paths straight He will guide you along the way!

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