1. Seeking God’s will

2. Effective Decision Making
Identify the Decision
Gather Information
Identify Alternatives
Weigh the Evidence
Choose Among Alternatives
Take Action
Review Your Decision

4. Pray Pray for Wisdom – Godly Wisdom
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made know to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

5. Pray
Matthew 26:36-39 – Christ Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane

7. Search the Scriptures
We should search the Scriptures to find God’s will
Psalms 19:8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandments of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding
Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

8. Search the Scriptures
Matthew 4: - Satan Tempts Jesus

10. Be still before god
Psalms 37:7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him…
Psalms 27:14 Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Psalms 46:10 Be Still, and know that I am God…

11. Be still before god
Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
Moses
Abraham and Sarah

13. Seek advice
Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days.

14. Seek advice 1 Kings 12 – Rebellion against Rehoboam 1 Kings 12:6-11
Rehoboam reject the advice of the elders and turns to his peers

16. Have Faith and Trust in GOd
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Hebrews 11 Able, Enoch, Noah
Joshua and the Destruction of Jericoh