1. Making Wise Decisions

2. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own under- standing; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

3. 1) God’s will is ______ ______________. hard 4 Myths About God’s Guidance to find

4. “When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.” Proverbs 6:22 (NIV) “When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.” Proverbs 6:22 (NIV)

5. 2) God wants us to ______________. know the future 4 Myths About God’s Guidance

6. “For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light…” Proverbs 6:23a (NIV) “For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light…” Proverbs 6:23a (NIV)

7. 3) We need to be 100% sure before we _____________. make a decision 4 Myths About God’s Guidance

8. “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)

9. 4) God’s greatest goal is _____________. my happiness 4 Myths About God’s Guidance

10. “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (NIV) “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (NIV)

11. 1. ______ on the Lord. Lean 3 L’s We Can Learn from Prov. 3:5-6

12. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own under- standing; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

15. “There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12 (NIV) “There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 14:12 (NIV)

16. “The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.” Proverbs 12:15 (NIV) “The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.” Proverbs 12:15 (NIV)

17. “Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.” Proverbs 20:18 (NIV) “Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.” Proverbs 20:18 (NIV)

18. 2. ______ from God. Learn 3 L’s We Can Learn from Prov. 3:5-6

19. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own under- standing; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

20. 3. He will ______. lead 3 L’s We Can Learn from Prov. 3:5-6

21. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own under- standing; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

22. If God is #1 in your life…. If you are reading the Bible…. If you are praying…. If you are getting Godly counsel…. If God is #1 in your life…. If you are reading the Bible…. If you are praying…. If you are getting Godly counsel…. Then wise decision are easier to make!

23. “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)