Every day brings new questions.
Should I stay? Should I go? Buy it? Sell it?
Start it? Stop it?Did you know there's a question that makes it easy to determine the answer to all the other questions?
It's true.
All you have to do is ask it!
Session 1: Question Everything (5/24/16)
What if there was a question that would clarify your best option for
ninety percent of the decisions you make in life—a question that answers just
about everything? It would have the potential to foolproof your relationships,
marriage, finances, calendar, pace, and health. It would reduce the complexity
of your life. It would save you time, money and tears. You would carry around
less regret. And best of all, you wouldn’t have to apologize nearly as much. Of
every invitation, opportunity, relationship, or decision, ask “What’s the wise
thing to do?” If you were going to do the wise thing, what would it be? By
asking that question, even if you don’t follow through, you will discover
something about you. You owe it to yourself to know the answer to that question.
Session 2: Musical Chairs (5/31/16)
Solomon, the third king of Israel, wrote more about wisdom than any
other biblical writer. He was considered by some to be the wisest man who ever
lived. In his writing, he laid out three kinds of people who lack wisdom: the
simple lack experience; fools know the difference between right and wrong, but
don’t care; and mockers not only know the difference between right and wrong
but are critical of those who choose to do right. Eventually, people in each of
these categories need wisdom . . . but they may not find it. The path of wisdom
offers a way to live in safety, peace, and without fear of harm. But to
leverage all that wisdom offers, you have to ask it: In light of my past
experience, current circumstances, and future hopes and dreams, what is the
wise thing for me to do?
Session 3: Time Over Time (6/7/16)
Scripture says God has determined the number of your days. You can make
more money and you can make more friends, but you can’t make more time. You can
count your money and your friends, but you can’t count your time. In light of
that truth, knowing what to do with your time matters. It’s vital that you use
your time wisely. Look ahead to your desired future. In light of your past
experience, current circumstances, and future hopes and dreams, where do you
need to begin making consistent deposits of time? Reallotting your time can set
you up for healthy relationships with the most important people in your life,
and create a future without regretSession 4: The Beginning (6/14/16)
You are painting a picture entitled Your Life. It’s made up of a series of decisions. And you don’t get to hide your early endeavors in the attic. You get only one canvas. Will you do it yourself or will you let someone guide your hand? There’s one important question that we hope you will ask the rest of your life: In light of my past experience, current circumstances, and future hopes and dreams, what’s the wise thing for me to do? But asking that question will clarify what you should do . . . not what you will do. Whether or not you have surrendered yourself to the Author of wisdom will determine what you actually do.