“ Making Great Decisions… The Power of A Decision”
Bible Reading 1 Kings 3:5-14
Take time to read the text in your group
Connect: How do you make decisions about important things?
Engage
1. Read Proverbs 4: 7 – 8
• Wisdom is the ability to make good decisions. Describe examples from your life where you have seen the value of having wisdom.
• What costs could there be in seeking God’s wisdom over and above reason and expediency in the work place? In the family? In personal relationships?
• What positive results could occur by seeking and following God’s wisdom?
2. Read James 1:5
When we need to make a decision, for what should we ask God? How is this different than asking God to make the decision for us? How does this cause us to mature?
3. Read Proverbs 4:7-‐8, 19:2, and 11:14
What do each of these verses teach us about decision making?
4. Read 2 Timothy 1:7
What do we learn about decision making in this verse and how does it fit with the verses above from Proverbs?
Apply
1. This week, how can you seek God’s wisdom
a. Before getting out of bed?
b. During the day?
c. At the end of the day?
2. How can you discern whether a decision you make is a result of God-‐based wisdom or based solely on your own opinion?
3. Think of a decision you need to make this week and approach it by first asking God for his wisdom. Let your group know how it went the next time you meet.
4. Our frame of mind affects how we make decisions. (Read Phil. 4:7) What are some barriers to having a peaceful frame of mind? What are some steps you can take to be more receptive to the peace God offers?
