This month is the discussion of how emotions support decisions which lead to actions. Although a decision may be the first spark toward completing a task or action, it must be under girded with emotion to provide a supportive structure to complete that activity and do it in a quality manner with a positive attitude.  

1. Emotions are the bridges that support actions. This is the heading listed in the march episode.   1.  What is the source for this action? a.  Your idea b.  The Lord’s leading c.  Discussion with pastor, brother/sisters or scripture reading d.  A Christian book in which the Lord spoke to you directly through the Holy Spirit e.  Maybe even a song 2.  Is this a new action? 3.  Is this a long considered action? a.  If so, what has brought you to this point of decision making b.  Have you prayed, sought advice or simply let it percolate between the Lord and yourself? 4.  Have you discussed this action with? a.  The Lord (through prayer) b.  Your pastor/elder of your church c.  Brothers and sisters in your spiritual family or small group d.  Consulted the word of God, the bible to ensure that there are not obvious commandments or advisements concerning what you are considering e.  A Christian expert in the field of this decision 5.  How has the Lord led you in this action? a.  Positive affirmation in prayer b.  If you have let this cool for a period of time, did the Lord bring you back to it and nudge you? c.  Does something about this keep coming up in your life in ways in which you know it must be the Lord bringing it to your attention. (His voice through the Holy Spirit of His Father and your Lord) 6.  Do you trust His encouragement to complete this action? a.  Read scripture which is encouraging to this activity b.  Learning skills needed to complete action through studying on-line or in personal training and/or books 7.  If He has called you, how will it turn out despite the road to get there? a.  What are His promises in the word? b.  Who will go with you? 8.  What are your fears, inabilities or hesitations? a.  Fears b.  Inabilities c.  Hesitations                                       i.    Can’t see the other end                                     ii.    Will the Lord go with me on this journey                                   iii.    I’m not . . . 9.  Who can you share with for support, insight and encouragement? a.  The Lord in prayer and seeking Him every step of the way b.  Other like minded people who are following the Lord, asking for their prayers, any answers they may receive and recommendations that they receive from the Lord as you proceed 10.             When success greets you at the other end of the project, who will receive the praise and thanks? a.  Built an alter of thanks (like the Old Testament) as a reminder 11.             Will you have grown in your journey with the Lord through difficult times? a.  Learned to trust Him in a greater way b.  Learned from mistakes which were made along the way of completing this action c.  Ask Him to keep charting your course and drawing you closer to Him as your Father and Lord by teaching you through the Holy Spirit in new assignments!