Want God's Input?

How many "Christians" have faced major life decisions and have spent hours planning, researching, worrying, talking hours with friends and family, fretting, wondering, before making a decision? Not that there is anything wrong with researching, discussing, planning, all those are good things.  But! The Christian who leaves out prayer has cheated themselves of one of their greatest gifts in decision making.

Now I do not believe in magic formulas but here is something you should consider before you make your next major life decision. Make sure you put in at least as many hours in prayer as you do all other methods before making a decision. If you have spent 10 hours talking to friends and family, and 15 hours wondering and worrying, and 10 hours on the internet researching, that comes to a total of 35 hours.  Wouldn't it only make sense to give God 35 hours of time in prayer? I mean He is the Guy in control of EVERYTHING!  He made EVERYTHING!  He knows EVERYTHING!  And if I'm not mistaken I read somewhere where it says with Him "ALL" things are possible! Or how about this one?

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on you're own understanding;
in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Or

Philippians 4:6-7
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

So, for all of you thinking about getting married, starting a business, changing jobs, going back to school, making a large purchase, any major decision, remember to keep track of the time you spend on your worldly efforts to arrive at a decision, and then give God at least the same amount of time.  All I can say is, "Life Changing!"

A huge thank-you to my amazing congregation for the very wonderful generous birthday gift. Greatly appreciated and I am humbled by your generosity!

See you soon. Love, pastor kent