It’s Up to You to Decide by Loretta Huggins

PROVERBS: GPS to a Better Life

Blog #9a, part one of a two-part blog series

IT’S UP TO YOU TO DECIDE

“The right decisions are always the hardest to make it.

But they must be made in order to live the life you deserve.”

– Trent Shelton

Making the right decision is crucial for living the life we desire, as the above quote states. Nonetheless, you may have asked yourself this question, I certainly have, “What life do I deserve?” According to the Word of God, as children of God, we deserve the best, as stated in John 10:10, “…life in its fullness…,” and in Colossians 1:12, “…your hearts will soar because God made you to deserve the good life.” And to pound (figuratively) this concept of deserving a good life, 2 Peter 1:1-4 plainly states that through our faith in Christ Jesus, we believers are granted precious and magnificent promises that enable us to participate in God’s divine nature and escape the corruption of the world.

Yet, too often, the above Scriptures seem to be a missing element in our lives. We are inundated with the issues of life: relational, financial, physical, and much more. Often the cry of our hearts is, “What is wrong? Why does it seem I take one step forward and two steps backward? How can I stop the emotional merry-go-round?” And other such questions. Perhaps, as implied in the opening quote of this essay, it is not always easy to make the right choices; however, the reality is that we must muster up the strength and courage to make the right decisions when faced with difficult situations.

Proverbs 1:20-33 addresses the reason for a person’s inability to choose the right path to the life promised in the Word of God. Here’s a summary of the last fourteen verses of Proverbs 1:

Wisdom stands in the center of the street, calling out to all the passersby, offering guidance to all who are seeking a better life. The streets are crowded, but no one is listening to the pleas of Wisdom, “How long will you remain naïve, that is, overly trusting, gullible, and easily taken advantage of? Or how long will you continue to be foolish – making unwise or impractical decisions? Why do you mock and reject knowledge?”

Wisdom’s call for introspection is ignored. Despite the rejection, Wisdom persists, urging all to take inventory of the consequences of their actions; their complacency and ignorance will lead to dismal results. But no one listens.

Question for discussion: What are your thoughts on the opening quote, “The right decisions are always the hardest to make it. But they must be made in order to live the life you deserve.”

Loretta Huggins, born and raised in San Francisco, CA, has served in the ministry with her husband, Larry Huggins since 1989: administrator, hostess, event planner, and teacher. She has traveled to eighteen countries. She is the co-founder and co-pastor of ZChurch.