Posts Tagged ‘decisions’
Beneficial
There are things that I did years ago that are producing benefits and blessings today. I often discount this because I don’t think that far in advance of my actions of today. The reverse of that is true as well. There have been some dumb things I did years ago that are causing me problems…
Read MoreRules
I don’t consider myself to be a rule breaker. I struggle with some rules but mostly I stay between the lines. My biggest struggle is most often driving the speed limit. I just like to get where I’m going as efficiently as possible. It would be helpful if I would learn that the journey to…
Read MoreConsequences
I definitely know what consequences are. A consequence is the result or effect of an action that was taken. I’ve done things where the consequence was long term and hard. I’ve made what seemed like a small mistake with a large consequence. I’ve been forgiven of sin, but still had to face the consequences of…
Read MoreClear Distinction
There are times when the right thing is not as clear to me as at other times. When that happens, it takes me a bit more time to discern the course of action that is best. In many other circumstances, the right is crystal clear and easy to make. I have learned to seek the…
Read MorePlain & Simple
Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote and recorded a song called “Simple Man” back in 1973. It was a powerful ballad for a rock band. It has some strong lyrical content that is actually some good counsel. The song is about advice that the writer’s Mom shared with him. My Mom used to use the words “plain and…
Read MoreDeep Conviction
When something I’m doing feels a bit “off”, I should pay attention and investigate. There are times when I veer off the path that the Lord has for me. I know what the right thing to do is, but I choose to do something different. I can so identify with the Apostle Paul when he…
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