Make Good Choices

Do you remember your parents or a teacher telling you that growing up? Some choices are pretty clear and simple. Our parents reminded us to not cross the street until you look both ways, don’t put that fork in the electrical outlet, and always wear clean underwear in case you get in an accident. The logic of parents! But what if some choices aren’t as clear cut? What if you have choices and they both look good or right? What do you do then? We can make a choice, thinking it’s good or correct and then look back and realize maybe it wasn’t so good after all.

Where do we go for the answers? I find myself often just stopping, praying, and even waiting until I feel directed to proceed. If you’re stuck at a crossroad, seek advice. Advice from mentors, people you trust and respect, but most of all, seek God first.

Sometimes I do this, and I still feel like I’m stuck. I am tempted to make any decision, because I hate waiting, but I’m not supposed to be on my timetable, but Gods. His timing is always perfect, much better than mine and He will always want what is the very best for you and I.

“But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

James 1:5

Spiritual Warfare

I have recently attended a Bible Study series regarding spiritual warfare. Some might think it is just a bunch of hoopla, and sometimes it can be falsified. However, the Bible clearly indicates that is very real indeed. We are likely living in the end times, and now is not the time to become complacent. Stay tuned to our blog as we share more about this subject.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places.

Ephesians 6:12 NKJV

Gossip

If you ever played telephone when you were a kid, then you know how a story can become something completely different from reality. Don’t get sucked into water cooler gossip, including who did what and who said what, even if it’s about you. Just like Mom said, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Something strange happens when a group of grown adults gets together and can take a simple comment and make it the next great soap opera. Make it clear to your employees that you will not tolerate gossip. The latest gossip of the day will just have to wait. And set the example by avoiding it yourself. It will help create a harmonious workplace and avoid a lot of school room drama.

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Proverbs 16:28