Do you ever wonder what you should do next?  If you moved now, how different could life be for you? Good decisions are the portal to a wonderful life and inaction is your enemy.  The question is, “How do I know when my decisions are good?”  A good start is the book of Proverbs and the book of Psalms.  Studying God’s word and arming ourselves with His directives is the first step to making good decisions and having the courage to move forward.

The power of good decisions can change your life. They can take you to new places and new experiences. Basing your decisions on principles in the word have the power to move you from the status quo to meaningful relationships, financial acuity, and a closer walk with God.

In 2 Kings we find four men with leprosy who need to decide what to do next.  They are sick, isolated, hopeless of anyone finding a cure, and dependent on the kindness of others for survival.  They knew they would die without a change.  They asked themselves a critical question, “Why sit here and die.”  Faced with their desperate situation, they understood that their worse enemy was to do nothing.  They evaluated their situation, considered their options, and they moved in the direction of their challenge.  The lepers had to subdue their fears and expose themselves to possible rejection.  They had to trust God with their futures, and so do you.

God had already removed the threat from the enemy for the lepers, but they needed to take the first step toward a change.  Is that you today?  Do you need a change, but you are not taking steps to transform your situation to a new paradigm?  Without a move toward change, the answer for the lepers would not have been discovered. They needed to decide to pursue a change to receive it.

Evaluate your situation and consider your options. Most of the directions we need to guide us are found in the scripture. They help guard our emotions so that once we arm ourselves with the technical knowledge we need, we can move into our blessings. Our feelings and emotions can betray us and cause us to act impulsively, but the word of God is a sound and stable guide.

“Trust in the Lord completely, and don’t depend on your own knowledge. With every step you take, think about what he wants, and he will help you go the right way. Don’t trust in your own wisdom, but fear and respect the Lord and stay away from evil.”     Proverbs 3:5-7 ERV

Walking with God gives us clarity and wisdom.  The lepers in 2 Kings chose a direction and moved on their decision.  You should too.  Challenge yourself to do what seems impossible.  You may find the door already open like the lepers did, if it is not already open, seek to open it yourself. God is faithful.