Think Ahead

7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the God-Honoring Life You Want Tomorrow

By: Craig Groeschel

Narrated by: Craig Groeschel

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Experience the joy, freedom, and fulfillment God wants for you by learning the key to making God-glorifying choices: the power of pre-decision.

What if we actually have the ability to break free from the pitfalls of impulsive decisions and develop positive, godly habits? What if becoming the person you want to be starts now, before you make a decision?

Craig Groeschel—author of Winning the War in Your Mind—will empower you to put into action seven life-defining pre-decisions that will help you overcome the daily temptations, distractions, and influences that constantly bombard us. Drawing on Scripture, story, and the latest research into human behavior, Think Ahead will help you:

• Understand the science behind your decision-making habits.
• Equip you with the tools to avoid sinful and damaging patterns.
• Overcome decision fatigue and debilitating fears.
• See how your small choices shape the kind of Christ-follower you become.

Pastor Craig knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what it's like to feel stuck or overwhelmed. Think Ahead is your playbook for defining and putting into action seven life-defining, God-glorifying I will statements that you can make today to prepare you for your big moments tomorrow.

Reflection exercises and diagrams can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

©2024 Craig Groeschel (P)2024 Zondervan

Powerful Advise

I recently started attending Life.Church online with Pastor Craig. I’ve found his preaching to be very beneficial so I decided to purchase his book. Boy, I’m glad I did! Excellent advice and he keeps you engaged.

Life changing

Highly recommended to who are seeking to grow in their faith and practical application thereof in 2024.

Impactful and Empowering Guide for a God-Honoring Life and Decision-Making

It is difficult to put into words how impactful and empowering this book is. Covering the seven key decisions to make in order to lead a God-honoring life - be ready, be devoted, be faithful, be an influencer, be generous, be consistent, and be a finisher - Craig does a masterful job of methodically covering each area with scientific and biblical truths, leading to a rock-solid game plan for anyone looking to make sincere and lasting change in their life through the power of deciding who they want to become as a person and a child of God. I love the way in which the book covers and gives practical insight for how to effectively and routinely think ahead and pre-decide in each of the key areas, tying in examples of myriad people who have succeeded throughout history - most importantly God’s own son, Jesus Christ, and how He made the same pre-decisions for us. This truth helps me want to make these same life-changing and defining decisions for Him as I am equipped and ready to choose who I will become as a true child of God.

Good Reminders.

Overall great message and applications that you can activate in your life. At the same time this was a total snooze fest. Literally had to drag myself through the book but I did because it offered valuable content. The author was hard to listen to at times because you could hear his mouth making smacking noises constantly: very bothersome lol. Sure it was a Microphone thing but man did I notice it. I’m glad I read this book but I probably wouldn’t recommend to the masses

Spiral downward due to social media. Its hold

Letting go, learning to reboot my mind as well as my spiritual self. Holding myself accountable.

DONT MISS OUT IN THIS ONE! Eye opening and SOLID truths!!!

A must read!!!! Great points and examples that kept me listening!!!! I loved the way Craig defined Faithful and his personal life examples. Already taking action on the things he spoke on and seeing a difference in my personal walk with Jesus !!! THANK YOU

Unlock the Power of Wise Choices:

Craig Groeschel's "Think Ahead" is a must-read for anyone seeking to break free from the cycle of impulsive decisions and live a life guided by wisdom. Groeschel's approach blends sound biblical principles with practical insights into the psychology of decision-making.

This book resonated with me because it offered a refreshing perspective on overcoming personal weaknesses. Groeschel emphasizes the concept of "pre-deciding," which encourages us to make proactive choices in moments of clarity rather than relying on willpower when temptation strikes. This strategy aligns beautifully with biblical teachings on self-control and resisting sin.

What makes "Think Ahead" stand out is its balance of spiritual depth and real-world application. Groeschel doesn't shy away from sharing his own struggles and offers relatable examples that make his advice feel achievable. The book also includes thought-provoking questions and exercises that help you identify your own decision-making patterns and create a personalized plan for growth.

If you're looking for a guide that will inspire you to make better choices and live a more intentional, God-honoring life, I highly recommend "Think Ahead."

Great narration and message

Always a pleasure to enjoy Craig’s writing. Greatly put together and speaks from his heart about the gravity of his message.

Practical, Personal and Positive

Very practical and personal with great biblical based instructions for all of life. Thanks Craig.

Think Ahead Review

I enjoyed how the author used personal experiences, often times with humbling embarrassment, to illustrate the message of the book.