
PRE-DECIDE: Take Your Life Back
From New Hope Sermons by Adam Diehl - New Hope Christian Center
April 12, 2026
About this episode
This episode discusses how to make intentional decisions ahead of challenges to align actions with values.
In the first part of the "Pre-decide" series, "Take Your Life Back," we explore how our lives are the sum of our decisions and how "decision fatigue" often leads to poor choices in the heat of the moment. By learning to "pre-decide"—making a choice before the challenge arises—we move from being reactive to intentional, ensuring our actions align with our values. Drawing from the story of Daniel, who "purposed in his heart" his commitments long before they were tested, this message provides a framework for creating predetermined responses to life’s pressures. Join us as we learn to simplify our lives and honor God by making the most important decisions ahead of time.
Topics covered
- decision making
- intentional living
- spiritual growth
Keywords
- pre-decide
- decision fatigue
- Daniel
- commitments
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Pre, Take Your Life
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