As women in our society we have become accustomed to making our
own decisions regarding family, friendships, careers, health and spiritual
matters. How we go about making these
decisions can at times lead to added emotional and physical stress. Imagine how that stress can be lowered by
walking in confidence, knowing that the Holy Spirit can guide/lead you to smart
decision making. When we make a commitment
to submit to God’s will, it can be one of the most difficult steps to take because
we are used to doing everything on our own.
However, that important decision
will be life-altering and you will never see decision-making the same way.
In Galatians 5:22-23 the author Paul writes describing the “Fruit
of the Spirit”. As we walk in the spirit
it is an opportunity to build a relationship with God and others, and leads you
to have an inner strength. The
reflection of God’s character in your life can truly be manifested by the Holy
Spirit and the attributes thereof. Love, Peace, and Joy develops out of a
connection with God. We are challenged
to reflect Longsuffering (patience),
Kindness, and Goodness when building relationships with others. As we mature spiritually and become closer to
God, we will discover an inner strength built upon Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control. It
starts and ends with God! What exciting
news!
So how CAN we reflect God’s character in our daily and life
changing decisions? We will discuss each
fruit of the spirit listed in Galatians during the next several weeks and gain
a clearer understanding of how these attributes can be used to develop mature
decision-making. We will learn together,
sharing ideas and questions.
Check our Blog weekly for new posts and always feel
free to comment, ask questions, and make suggestions for future topics in the comment box below or by email.
In the meantime, love AND live.
N. Wilson
creator (Blessed Chix- the blog)
Nikitia (Niki) Wilson believes in the power of storytelling. She founded Blessed Chix to fulfill the call that God gave her to reach, encourage, and inspire women and girls through testimonies of overcoming the odds. Niki has dedicated her life and ministry to creating a platform where women can share with each other in safe, nonjudgmental, and “come as you are” environments in order to find fullness in life and in love. She is happily married to her husband Rev. Eli Wilson, III and resides in Metro New York where she is a librarian.
I am dropping this comment to first congratulate, and lift you up for adhering to what God has laid on your heart. Many of us ignore his will to make way for that of our own, which directly relates to your latest topic.
ReplyDeleteAs I grow stronger in my faith, I have learned first hand what the Apostle Paul means. If you keep God first, in everything you do, and live your life as a Christ would, then the results of your decisions are blessed, as the fruit of the tither is blessed. To me, the daily decision is both simple and challenging at times. It challenges me in my reactions to 'bad' drivers, annoying co-workers, and other seemingly small things that may not go my way. When I feel myself getting impatient or annoyed, I stop and think, God is slowing me down for a reason, there may be an accident ahead, or I am to learn something from this person I would otherwise never converse with, I maybe entertaining an angel.
N. Bracey