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A thought by Craig Groeschel from his book, Divine Direction: 7 Decisions That Will Change Your Life (p. 113). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) But what about your best decisions? Craig says, “But your best decisions are usually much more difficult. They may cause you to struggle between what feels safe and comfortable and what seems risky and uncertain. They may challenge you because you face several good options but struggle to know which one is best. Or they may carry a steeper price than other, easier options. Your best decisions may defy logic or occasionally go against the recommendations of those around you.” And I have found that to be true. He then says, “However, there’s no need to panic. If you’re walking closely with God, he will guard your steps and guide you. Even if you stumble into a ditch, take a detour, or get stuck, he can redeem your bad decisions with positive outcomes. Our God is that good.”

A thought by Craig Groeschel from his book, Divine Direction: 7 Decisions That Will Change Your Life (p. 66). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) Do you feel you have stalled out in living the story of your life?   Is there something that you are doing that is holding you back, that is blocking your path? The writer to the Hebrews in 12:1-2 (NASB) says, “Since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” Craig says, “What is the one thing that’s restricting you, hindering the story you want to tell? Lay it aside. One translation says, ‘throw it off.’” He goes on, “This is a long

A thought by Craig Groeschel from his book, Divine Direction: 7 Decisions That Will Change Your Life (p. 55). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) But that isn’t always the case, is it? Craig continues, “But there were plenty of times when I didn’t, when I spoke without thinking first or acted on impulse or reacted without weighing the consequences. I can’t tell you how many times I found myself reaping what I sowed, dealing with the consequences of yet another bad decision. ‘If only I could go back and do it over! I wish I hadn’t done that.’” He says, “One of the best decisions we can make when feeling an impulse or facing a high-stakes dilemma is simply to stop. Take a time-out. Hit pause. Sleep on it. Think it over. Get some godly wisdom from people you trust. “During this interval, visualize what’s likely to happen with each of your options.… I try to picture the likely consequences of my options. I take stock