Life Lesson - Be Decisive

Carl Brettle
Nov 17, 2023
1 min read

Updated: Feb 18

Being decisive leads to greater productivity and fulfilment in life. The Bible touches on this in James 1:8 (NKJV), saying, "He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." Not the best accolade. This verse warns of the pitfalls of indecision, which leads to a lack of results.

Conversely, when we're decisive, it's like setting our sail in a strong wind; we move with purpose and direction. Decisiveness allows us to commit to our desires, creating a momentum that propels us towards our goals, streamlining our focus, energy, and resources, and preventing the drain that comes from sitting on the fence.

Rather than a scattergun approach, being decisive helps us build upon our past choices, creating a foundation that accomplishes so much in our whole life. In essence, a decisive nature paves the way for a life that's productive and more aligned with our core values and aspirations.

Quote

Be clear in your decisions to propel you to your future.

Prayer

Lord, help me not be double-minded; help me make Godly decisions. Amen.

Action Point

Please discuss the five things you can’t decide on with a friend and get their advice about being decisive.