THE POWER OF CHOICE

choice is fundamental in the kingdom of God, whatever, whoever, and where ever you are is the product of the CHOICE you make in life.
          CHOICE makes the difference between success and failure, joy and sorry, life and death. To enjoy unmeasured joy, peace and tranquility  in your life, you  need to make the right choice in life.
     CHOICES are not only made based on the level of education, qualifications or glamour. CHOICES are mainly  made based on the working knowledge of the Word of God and the application of the same. The CHOICE you make can determine how high or low you will ever fly in life.

To make the right CHOICE, you must:
1.be connected to the source (God)
2. Be knowledgeable in the field
3.must consult the manual of life.
4. Must not be biased, there must   be openness of mind.
5. Must inquire about the CHOICE  to acquire it.

Many people have clash landed in life because they made the wrong choices. Wrong choice of course of study, marriage partner, business partner, and many more. These have made some people not to prosper in life.
To make the right CHOICE at all times,  then:
1. Don't rush into taking choice.
2. Inquiry from God is necessary.
3. Seek Good human counsel.
4. Avoid 'I too know'
5. Weigh all available options.

I will be taking us on a series of teaching ON MAKING A NON REGRETABLE  CHOICE, WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE AND THE DANGERS OF POOR CHOICES IN LIFE.

WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE WITHOUT REGRETS.

     CHOICE makes the difference  between success and failure, joy and sorrow, life and death. Here I will present to you how you can make choices that you will not regret. These steps have been tasted and they work like fire. Try them and you will see that you can't regret your CHOICES  again.

STEPS USED IN MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE.

1. Begin with prayer. Frame your attitude into one of trust
and obedience as you commit the decision to prayer .
There's no reason to be fearful in decision making when you are secure in the knowledge that God has your best interest in mind.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the
LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans
to give you hope and a future.
" (NIV)

2. Define the decision. Ask yourself if the decision
involves a moral or non-moral area. It is actually a little easier to discern the will of God in moral areas because most of the time you will find clear direction in GOD'S Word. If God has already revealed his will in Scripture, your only response is to obey. Non-moral areas still require the application of biblical principles, however,
sometimes the direction is harder to distinguish.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
(NIV)

3. Be ready to accept and obey God's answer. It's unlikely that God will reveal his plan if he knows already that you won't obey. It is absolutely essential that your will be completely submitted to God's. When your will is
humbly and fully submitted to the Master, you can have
confidence that he will illuminate your path.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take. (NLT)

4. Exercise faith. Remember too, that decision making is a
process that takes time. You may have to resubmit your
will over and over again to God throughout the process.
Then by faith, which pleases God , trust him with a
confident heart that he will reveal his will.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to him must believe that he
exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek
him. (NIV)

5. Seek concrete direction. Begin investigating, evaluating and gathering information. Find out what the Bible says about the situation? Gain practical and personal information that relates to the decision, and begin writing down what you learn.

6. Obtain counsel. In difficult decisions it's wise to get
spiritual and practical counsel from the godly leaders In your life. A pastor, elder, parent, or simply a mature believer can often contribute important insight, answer questions, remove doubts and confirm inclinations.Make sure to choose individuals who will offer sound biblical advice and not just say what you want to hear.
Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers
they succeed. (NIV)

7. Make a list. First write down the priorities you believe God would have in your situation. These are not the things that are important to you , but rather the things
that are most important to God in this decision. Will the
outcome of your decision draw you closer to God? Will
it glorify him in your life? How will it impact those
around you?

8. Weigh the decision. Make a list of the pros and cons
connected with the decision. You may find that
something on your list clearly violates the revealed will
of God in his Word. If so, you have your answer. This is
not his will. If not, then you now have a realistic picture
of your options to help you make a responsible
decision.

9. Choose your spiritual priorities. By this time you should have enough information to establish your spiritual priorities as they relate to the decision. Ask yourself which decision best satisfies those priorities? If more than one option will fulfill your established priorities, then choose the one which is your strongest desire! Sometimes God gives you a choice. In this case there is no right and wrong decision, but rather a freedom from God to choose, based on your preferences. Both options are within God's perfect will for your life and both will lead to the fulfillment of God's purpose for your life.

10. Act on your decision. If you have arrived at your
decision with the sincere intention of pleasing the heart
of God, incorporating biblical principles and wise
counsel, you can proceed with confidence knowing that
God will work out his purposes through your decision.
Romans 8:28
To And we know that in all things God works for the good
of those who love him, who have been called according
to his purpose. (NIV)
      APPLY THESE TEN STEPS IN MAKING CHOICES AND YOU WILL NEVER REGRET ANY OF YOUR CHOICES. INCLUDING THE CHOICE OF MARRIAGE PARTNER, COURSE OF STUDY, BUSINESS ETC.
keep soaring and be blessed.

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