Debbie W. Wilson

Refreshing Faith

4 Simple Tips, When You Don’t Know What to Do

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When faced with options in which I have no clue what to do, I often pray, “Lord, just give me a clear yes or a no.” Since God knows best, even though an initial “no” means more waiting, I haven’t wasted time going down a dead end. But, what do we do when no option seems right?

1. Fish in the right pond.

The Bible provides wisdom to protect us from unwise choices. While it won’t specify which business model to use, it tells us to be honest. It doesn’t name the person to marry, but it says, “Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers” (2 Cor. 6:14 NLT) and “Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts” (2 Tim. 2:22 NLT). We don’t fish for God’s best in a pond He’s marked, “No Fishing.”Continue Reading

A Sure Cure for Being Double-Minded

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Are you being double-minded over something? A couple told me about the plans for their daughter’s upcoming wedding. The wife was obviously enjoying the preparation and dreaming required to create this wonderful event. The husband—not so much. You want to guess what he brought up? The cost.

The husband wanted to make his wife and daughter happy, but he fretted about the expense. His worries poisoned his joy.

How many times have I done that? Something cost more time, energy, or money than I’d anticipated, and I let my concerns steal my peace and joy. I felt resentment instead of gratitude for the opportunity.

This can happen in small ways. We agree to help a child with a project, and it takes more time than we thought. What began as an investment in our child turns into frustration over what we feel we’re giving up. And our child senses it.Continue Reading

When You Don’t Know What to Do

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When faced with a decision, I love a clear “yes” or “no.” I often pray, “Lord, You know what’s best. Please make it obvious to me whether this option is a yes or a no.”

He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

I’m delighted when the answer is crystal clear. Even if a “no” means more hunting, at least I’ve eliminated a dead end. But, what do we do when, unlike Goldilocks, no option seems “just right”?

First, we make sure we are living within God’s revealed will, as explained in the Bible. This eliminates much confusion and many harmful options. We don’t fish for God’s best in a pond He’s marked “No Fishing.”

But some choices deal with areas where there is no apparent biblical instruction, such as the following:Continue Reading

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