Our Daily Bread - What Should I Do?

Hmm... Making God honoring decision can be tough and you will face lots of challenges and big stones along the way. The bible promises us so long we put our trusts in Him and He will provide a way and He will make a way when there is seems no way.

I refer to the author struggles whether to keep her old car and live its maintenance problems or just get a new car. I don't know what's the implication or procedure when buy car in overseas but in Singapore buying a car is really a major decision considering the taxes , bank loans and the necessary charges and as well as the rebate that LTA is giving.

We have to weigh the maintenance cost of the old car and servicing of the brand new loan for the new car. Most impotently what ever our decision is it must not affect our financial health. Lastly we have to pray hard and pray like never before and seek His directions when making decision whether they are major or minor! Honor Him and He will give you peace thus enable you make a wise decision and the outcome will be the perfect outcome!

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2008-04-04

What Should I Do?

READ: Proverbs 2:1-9

The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. —Proverbs 2:6

My friend Krista is struggling with a decision: Should she keep her old car with its continual maintenance problems or buy a newer model? She wants to be a good steward of her finances, and she desires to make a wise decision. And most of all, she wants to honor God.

Financial decisions can be tough to make. Billy Graham even says, "If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life."

Here are a few ideas to consider about wisdom in money matters:

Do a checkup to be sure you're following God's priorities. Are you giving to Him and to others? (1 Cor. 16:2). Taking care of family needs? (1 Tim. 5:8). Not letting money control you? (Luke 16:13).

Research the topic. Consider all the options and the pros and cons of each one.

Ask God for wisdom. Pray, pray, and pray some more. He will direct you (Prov. 2:6).

Trust God and make the decision. Use the knowledge and wisdom you've gained, and commit your decision to Him.

Obedience to God nurtures a growing love-and-trust relationship with Him. What's most important is that we see each decision as an opportunity to draw closer to Him. — Anne Cetas

When you're facing a decision
And it seems a daunting task,
Trust the Lord for true discernment—
He'll give wisdom if you ask. —Hess

The closer we walk with God, the clearer we see His guidance.

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