026: The Single Most Important Factor in Your Decision-Making as a Christian

Show Notes

Are you struggling with decision-making and wondering if you're truly hearing from God? In this episode, I share my journey from being the world’s biggest overthinker to becoming a confident decision-maker, all by the grace of God. You'll hear how a last-minute calling led me to launch the 31 Days of Prayer Challenge in just 15 days—and how God's fingerprints were all over it. We’ll dive deep into the biggest factor in making better decisions—your relationship with God—and practical steps to strengthen your faith so you can confidently discern His will. Plus, I’ll give you an actionable challenge to start spending daily time with God and making Him a priority in your life.

Links From This Episode:
✨ 31 Days of Prayer Challenge – Join at anchoreddecisions.com/thrive2025
✨ Divine Discernment Workshop – Sign up at anchoreddecisions.com/ddworkshop
✨ My Blog Post on How God Called Me to Decision Coaching – https://www.anchoreddecisions.com/blog/from-burnout-to-calling
✨ The SAIL Method for Decision-Making – Listen to Episode 3 or read more on my blog
✨ ACTS prayer framework: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication
✨ YouVersion Bible App
✨ MomCo faith-based mom's group
✨ Show notes & links: anchoreddecisions.com/26

Bible verses mentioned:
📖 James 4:8 - Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
📖 Psalm 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
📖 Jeremiah 29:13 - If you seek me, you will find me, if you seek me with all of your heart
📖 Isaiah 30:21 - Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

Key Points:
🔑 My history of struggling with indecision
🔑 How God called me to decision-making and why I finally had to commit
🔑 How I heard from God and acted fast, knowing it was from Him
🔑 The #1 factor in making better decisions: closeness with God
🔑 How overthinking, external dependence, decision fatigue, and insecurity in hearing from God keep us stuck
🔑 How to Hear God More Clearly in Your Decisions
🔑 Spending consistent time in prayer and Bible study
🔑 Journaling prayers to focus, reflect, and recognize God’s responses
🔑 Finding Christian community for encouragement and accountability
🔑 Practicing discernment—learning how God speaks to YOU
🔑 Your Action Step for the Week: Make daily time with God a non-negotiable habit—schedule it in your calendar!

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