Dumb Decisions
I have made my share of dumb decisions. There times when I’m operating and making decisions with limited information. There are other times, when I simply chose the wrong option. I do think I’m in good company with others, but that don’t always make me feel good.
The best decision I’ve ever made was trusting the Lord with my life. I was young when I accepted Him, but I’m learning that following Him is a series of choices daily. It’s way too easy to make decisions without Him and then looking back, I see how dumb or how selfish I was in that situation.
People that know me probably think they know of a dumb decision I’ve made, but trust me, you have no idea how many. I have learned to own my decisions whether they are wise or dumb. If they are wise, it’s because I listened to the Lord. If they are dumb, it’s because I ignored His wise counsel.
The people of Israel just about burned a bridge with the Lord. He was tired of the repeat cycle they seemed to be stuck in. They would listen and follow for 20 or 30 years, then turn to other God. Check this out….
11 The Lord replied, “Did I not rescue you from the Egyptians, the Amorites, the Ammonites, the Philistines, 12 the Sidonians, the Amalekites, and the Maonites? When they oppressed you, you cried out to me for help, and I rescued you. 13 Yet you have abandoned me and served other gods. So I will not rescue you anymore. 14 Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen! Let them rescue you in your hour of distress!”
15 But the Israelites pleaded with the Lord and said, “We have sinned. Punish us as you see fit, only rescue us today from our enemies.” 16 Then the Israelites put aside their foreign gods and served the Lord. And he was grieved by their misery. (Judges 10:11-16 NLT)
I’m so thankful for the Lord’s patience with me. I feel confident that I will continue to make dumb decisions – I sure hope there are fewer of those than in my past! I’m thankful that the Lord has NOT given up on me.
I have decided to seek Him the first thing each morning and ask Him for help in every decision. That one decision has helped eliminate a ton of my dumb decisions. I still have to listen when He speaks. I still have to consult with Him throughout the day. I’m so thankful for His mercy and His grace toward me.
Pressing On!
Dwayne