Next Sunday's lesson: The Stress of Decision Making - Friday

[Aileen Pascual]

Proverbs 16:9 (New International Version)

 ⁹ In his heart a man plans his course,
       but the LORD determines his steps.

Reflective question: What does this say about the sovereignty of God in your decision making?

On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 7:23 PM, Aileen Pascual <agpa...@gmail.com> wrote:

Proverbs 11:14 (New International Version)

 ¹⁴ For lack of guidance a nation falls,
       but many advisers make victory sure.

Reflective question: When making tough decisions, do you seek feedback from "many advisers"?

On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Aileen Pascual <agpa...@gmail.com> wrote:

Proverbs 3:5-6 (New International Version)

 ⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart
       and lean not on your own understanding;

 ⁶ in all your ways acknowledge him,
       and he will make your paths straight. ^[a]

Reflective Questions: How often do you acknowledge the Lord during your daily activities?

On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 12:14 PM, Aileen Pascual <agpa...@gmail.com> wrote:

James 1:5-8 (New International Version)

⁵If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. ⁶But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. ⁷That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; ⁸he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

Reflective Questions: When you're seeking guidance, who is the first one you should ask? Who do you usually consult first?

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Aileen Pascual <agpa...@gmail.com> wrote:

Psalm 23:1-4 (New International Version)

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

 ¹ The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

 ² He makes me lie down in green pastures,
       he leads me beside quiet waters,

 ³ he restores my soul.
       He guides me in paths of righteousness
       for his name's sake.

 ⁴ Even though I walk
       through the valley of the shadow of death, ^[a]
       I will fear no evil,
       for you are with me;
       your rod and your staff,
       they comfort me.

Reflective questions: What decisions are causing you stress? How can the Good Shepherd help you, according to these verses?