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The batter slides into second base and for barely a split second the crowd sucks in their breath and waits for the umpire to call it. Safe. The cheers and boos erupt but that’s it; done deal. The ump is the final word; the decision maker.<\/p>\n

Where do you go for decisions in your life, especially those that are “close calls”? Some decisions are no-brainers. The Bible is pretty clear about a number of issues and you really don’t need an umpire to referee them. Other things aren’t so simple but they still need a decision.<\/p>\n

Whether to take that job; move to a new city; which house to buy when two of them look ideal; can that aged parent still live alone; which college to choose; is this the right marriage partner; should another pregnancy be attempted; is this the right time to retire? Any of these might go either way but which way is right?<\/p>\n

Colossians 3:15 says; “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.”<\/b> Within that short passage is a clue to help you make decisions. How about if “peace” becomes your ump? Here’s how: do all that you know to do in the natural to come to a right conclusion on the decision before you. Evaluate, seek advice, weigh the pros and cons and pray. Then, go ahead and make the decision based on your best ability.<\/p>\n

Now, suck in your breath and wait. Twenty four hours – no less. Does peace settle in or does angst, confusion, an unsettled feeling? If peace rules, go ahead and implement the decision but if not, retract it. The peace of Christ is a safe base to slide into. Let that ump decide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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