How to make up your mind

James 1:5-11

'Double minded man is unstable in all his ways' (James 1:8)

THE PROBLEM: Indecision

James tells us that we must make up our minds but we struggle with indecision.

Problems with indecision:

Unstable emotions. If we don't make up our minds, we will not have any direction for our lives.

Unstable relationships. A lack of commitment destroys more marriages and relationships

Unstable spiritual lives. When we won't make up our minds to pursue God's will, it keeps God from giving and us from receiving the blessings we are meant to have.

THE PRESCRIPTION: FAITH.

James prescribes three practical steps to having a faith that works and overcoming indecision.

STEP 1. ADMIT OUR NEED - In verse 5 James writes, “If any of you lack wisdom…”

STEP 2. ASK FOR WISDOM James writes, “If any man lacks wisdom he should ask God.” We need God's wisdom in all we do. I know I couldn't do my job without it.

STEP 3. ANTICIPATE THE ANSWER. James says, “When you pray, if any of you lacks wisdom he should ask of God who gives generously to all without finding fault and it will be given to him. But when he asks he must believe and not doubt.”

THE PROMISE: GOD WILL GIVE IT!

"If any man lacks wisdom he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James knows that it's God's nature to give. Just look at what God gave so we could be saved! We remember that Jesus gave His body and blood so we all could have life!