Blog - Decision-Making in the Christian Life
Decision-Making in the Christian Life
Making critical decisions is part of the Christian life and at times we pursue others to assist us in the process. In my case, one of the decisions had to do with changing colleges. In your case, it may have to do with going to the mission field as a teacher of missionary children.
I was enrolled in a secular college but was blessed to have an instructor who was a Christian. When discussing with this instructor the decision of whether or not to change colleges, he gently reminded me of God's sovereignty and that He does not make mistakes -- words that have remained with me throughout the years. At the time, the decision I had to make would impact a relationship that I was in, my finances, the course of my life - it was not a decision to take lightly. Taking all the pros and cons before the Lord in prayer was the beginning. This could be the first step for you also.
Seeking out advice of strong Christian people in my life was the second step. I felt the Lord leading me to transfer to another school, yet I was hesitant for it seemed that the relationship I was in at the time might suffer as the result. My advisor reminded me that if the relationship was meant to be, God would work out the details. Neither the distance nor the time apart would destroy the relationship. The financial details would work out in His time. What was most important was to be obedient to where I felt God was leading me. You might have the same priority in your decision-making process.
Where do you feel God might be leading you? You may be exploring opportunities available for MK teachers. That just may not be a coincidence. What might be some situations going on in your life that are creating a hesitancy to pursue this particular opportunity? Do you feel hesitant to pursue teaching overseas? If so, have you taken your concerns and pros and cons before the Lord in prayer?
Do you believe God can work out the details? If He wants you someplace, He will open the doors and He will work out the details.
What do you think is your role? Take the time now to prayerfully consider if God would like you to become a teacher for the children of missionaries.
