Getting A Grip On Guidance
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Getting a Grip on Guidance By Keith Davy
The Problem: Decisions Type
Tool
Moral decisions
Precepts of God's Word
Moral dilemma
Principles of God's Word
Everyday/Common
Wisdom
Life direction
Process of guidance
The Principle: Follow the Master Mark 8:34
One hard decision: follow Christ
Psalm 25
Guidance occurs in the context of a relationship
Proverbs 16:9: 20:24
God bears the burden of guidance. My part is to follow. His is to guide.
Romans 12: 1, 2
Can't lose if I follow his will. His will is good-no evil; Perfect-no better; Pleasing-if had a choice, I'd choose it.
Process: Watching Signposts as you Follow the Master Signpost Word of God ♦ Matthew 28:18-20 ♦ Financial ♦ Vocation Impressions in prayer
Godly counsel (can have one or all of these) ♦ Know you
Goal
Caution
Think biblically
♦ Misapply ♦ No influence
An intimate sense
♦ Think God doesn't speak ♦ Be misled--mistake our thoughts for God's thoughts (or Satan's) ♦ To misuse ♦ Don't listen
To gain insight
Example (from Paul's life) Acts 13:46-48
Acts 13:1-3
Galatians 2:9-10
♦ Know situation ♦ Know God Providential circumstances
To discern design
Personal desires
Yield desires
Spirit-filled reasoning
To weigh options (pro/con list)
Misread--just because door is open doesn't mean should walk in it. Closed doors can open. Plus there are a lot of open doors out there. Can be misdirected Desires might be wrong ♦ Can misunderstand ♦ Setting thoughts on things of man
Romans 1:13 2 Corinthians 2:12, 13
Romans 15:23, 24 1 Thessalonians 3:1, 2 Philippians 2: 25, 26
The Practice Step 1: Begin with prayer Step 2: Observe the signposts Step 3: Record insights (on one sheet if you can) Step 4: Act in faith "Lord, I am confident you are leading me to ________________________. I am trusting you to be guiding me as I head in this direction, directing me as I head in the way you want me to go."
Worksheet | Watching Signposts as you Follow the Master Signpost Word of God
What is God saying in these areas
Impressions in prayer
Godly counsel
Providential circumstances
Personal desires
Spirit-filled reasoning
Worksheet | Spirit-filled reasoning Pro
Con
The Problem: Decisions Type
Tool
Moral decisions
Precepts of God's Word
Moral dilemma
Principles of God's Word
Everyday/Common
Wisdom
Life direction
Process of guidance
The Principle: Follow the Master Mark 8:34
One hard decision: follow Christ
Psalm 25
Guidance occurs in the context of a relationship
Proverbs 16:9: 20:24
God bears the burden of guidance. My part is to follow. His is to guide.
Romans 12: 1, 2
Can't lose if I follow his will. His will is good-no evil; Perfect-no better; Pleasing-if had a choice, I'd choose it.
Process: Watching Signposts as you Follow the Master Signpost Word of God ♦ Matthew 28:18-20 ♦ Financial ♦ Vocation Impressions in prayer
Godly counsel (can have one or all of these) ♦ Know you
Goal
Caution
Think biblically
♦ Misapply ♦ No influence
An intimate sense
♦ Think God doesn't speak ♦ Be misled--mistake our thoughts for God's thoughts (or Satan's) ♦ To misuse ♦ Don't listen
To gain insight
Example (from Paul's life) Acts 13:46-48
Acts 13:1-3
Galatians 2:9-10
♦ Know situation ♦ Know God Providential circumstances
To discern design
Personal desires
Yield desires
Spirit-filled reasoning
To weigh options (pro/con list)
Misread--just because door is open doesn't mean should walk in it. Closed doors can open. Plus there are a lot of open doors out there. Can be misdirected Desires might be wrong ♦ Can misunderstand ♦ Setting thoughts on things of man
Romans 1:13 2 Corinthians 2:12, 13
Romans 15:23, 24 1 Thessalonians 3:1, 2 Philippians 2: 25, 26
The Practice Step 1: Begin with prayer Step 2: Observe the signposts Step 3: Record insights (on one sheet if you can) Step 4: Act in faith "Lord, I am confident you are leading me to ________________________. I am trusting you to be guiding me as I head in this direction, directing me as I head in the way you want me to go."
Worksheet | Watching Signposts as you Follow the Master Signpost Word of God
What is God saying in these areas
Impressions in prayer
Godly counsel
Providential circumstances
Personal desires
Spirit-filled reasoning
Worksheet | Spirit-filled reasoning Pro
Con
