The Mind/Heart Debate in Decision-making
But the Lord Establishes His Steps
But the Lord Establishes His Steps :
“what was this my heart was doing? It was starting to imagine what it might be like to be part of such an adventure. No! Bad heart! Do not think about that. My head leapt into action, explaining to my heart that it must not do this. It must be practical! There was money and fame, and, oh, tithing! Yes, you would tithe more with a good job. And you would use your fame and influence for Christ! What a platform you’d have for evangelism as a handsome news person! Head was doing good. That tithing thing was brilliant. Heart had quieted down a bit, especially when head played the ‘platform’ card. Good move, head. Wait. Heart is saying something about adventure again %u2014 about when else am I going to have a chance to be a part of something like this? You’ve got no spousal prospects, no family to provide for in the immediate future, no big financial obligations. Head said what about our Jeep? Heart said what Jeep? Head said that Jeep we were going to buy as soon as we got out of college and got a decent job? Heart said that could wait. Head said but a camper trailer? Heart said you love camping. Head said $250 a week? Heart said it’s more than you make now. Head said you are trying to ruin me. Heart said I’m giving you life, and life abundant.”
This is a good illustration of the discernment of courage/faith over practicality.





