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7 Ways To Keep God In Mind While Making Big Life Decisions

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." - Deuteronomy 31:6

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7 Ways To Keep God In Mind While Making Big Life Decisions

Casey Lofton

Whether it be decisions about your career, your relationship, or your housing, making big decisions can be stressful. With looming deadlines, differing opinions, and the potential of affecting others, a particular decision can temporarily consume your life. It's time to find peace in your decision making.

1. Pray

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When we pray, God listens. While it may seem silly to "just" pray, it is one of the most fruitful things we can do while coming to an important decision.

2. Find scripture that applies closely to your situation

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The best advice we can get comes through reading God's word. Go to Google or a trusted Bible app, and search for things relevant to the decision you have to make. Try reading multiple versions or getting context for these verses to fully understand what God is saying and apply it to your life.

3. Talk to friends who will point you back to God

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Seeking advice and counsel from trusted friends is key in coming to a conclusion. Whether it be someone to bounce ideas off of or someone to see the problem another perspective, talking with Godly friends allows you to express your thoughts and ideas with someone who will support you while also reminding you to keep God in the forefront of your decision-making.

4. Remember how God has been faithful to you in the past

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One of the worst parts about making a decision is the fear that you are making the wrong one. To combat this, think back to previous decisions you have made and how those worked out and how God oversaw you through that difficult time.

5. Consider your spiritual gifts

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Depending on the particular decision you have to make, thinking about what your spiritual gifts are might be helpful. What traits has the Lord blessed you with, and how might those traits express themselves in the path that you are heading towards?

6. Determine if this decision will be a major point in your life in the grand scheme of things

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Being in the moment, the decision you are currently making seems like a big one. However, if you zoom out, does the decision you are making still hold weight? Will this one decision actually matter in 2 years? While it could, there is a high chance that it really won't and realizing that can dial down the stress a little bit.

7. Reevaluate your motivations

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So many times, when I think about why I am leaning towards a certain decision, I find that my motivations are worldly. Searching your heart to find the true reasons you are making a particular choice can be humbling and crucial to making the "correct" decision for you.

No one says that making decisions is easy, but no matter what you decide, remember one thing: God is still God no matter what you choose. He loves you and will always be with you.

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7 Ways To Keep God In Mind While Making Big Life Decisions

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." - Deuteronomy 31:6

1. Pray

2. Find scripture that applies closely to your situation

3. Talk to friends who will point you back to God

4. Remember how God has been faithful to you in the past

5. Consider your spiritual gifts

6. Determine if this decision will be a major point in your life in the grand scheme of things

7. Reevaluate your motivations

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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