Fifteen years ago, I began making decisions based on my own selfish ambitions and desires. Instead of making wise decisions, I decided to live the life of a fool. Listen to the apostle Paul’s words in Ephesians 5:15-17: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”
On Sunday evenings, we are in the middle of a sermon series titled, “Fool Proof: The One Question that Works for Every Decision.” As a part of our recoveries, we make important decisions every day. We decide to stay sober or not. We decide to indulge in that dysfunctional behavior or relationship or not. We decide to allow our hurts of the past or present to engulf us or not. We make our decisions and then our decisions make us. This is why it is vitally important to pray for God’s wisdom and strength so that we can understand His will for our lives and then carry that out.
So, what is that one question that always works? Before we get to that question, it is vitally important that you seek wise counsel to help you adequately evaluate your past, present and future. Then, with the help of your sponsor and accountability partners you can ask the one question that works: in light of my past experiences/failures, my present circumstances and my future goals, what is the wise thing for me to do? What is the wise thing for you to do…in light of God’s will…making the most of every opportunity.
If we will run every decision we make through that filter, we can avoid living the life of a fool. Be wise my friends.
Grateful believer,
Micah
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