Everybody wants to make better decisions because everybody wants a better life.
Unfortunately, we’ve all made some decisions that we regret.
It’s very likely that many of those decisions were ones that made without adequately seeking the advice of others.
If only we would have sought counsel from wise people before we acted….
Oh well. We hopefully have learned the value of King Solomon’s teaching in Proverbs 15:22.
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”
When it comes to major financial decisions or healthcare decisions or career-path decisions or spousal-choice decisions, we increase the chance of error if we don’t seek the wisdom of faithful people whom we trust.
No matter how smart we might think we are, we can’t view a potential decision from all the sides needed.
We need the perspectives of others who have already experienced the other side of the decision we’re facing, or at least something similar.
Don’t be a Lone Ranger, my friend.
Ask for help in making the big decisions.
The best source of wisdom?
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Turn to the Bible for advice, my friend. Use online resources like www.Biblegateway.com in order to find occasions in scripture that involve the same issue you are facing.
And, of course, pray.
A lot.
With the Lord as your advisor and with mature Christians from your congregation and family advising you, your likelihood of success is much greater.
Proverbs 15:22 promises so.
As always, I love you
Martin
