Passion City Church DC Podcast

Making Decisions in a Difficult Day | Ecclesiastes 8-9

Dec 3, 2025
Discover how to navigate tough decisions amidst life's challenges! Landon Lacy shares personal stories, like the nerves of asking his now-wife out. He dives into the wisdom found in Ecclesiastes, tackling obstacles such as limited knowledge and the randomness of injustice. Through three Gospel-informed steps, he encourages trusting God’s sovereignty and taking righteous actions. Ultimately, the message highlights Christ as the saving wisdom we can rely on, urging listeners to quiet the noise and seek divine guidance in their choices.
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ANECDOTE

Struggling Over Asking Someone Out

  • Landon Lacy describes his long, anxious process deciding to ask his now-wife out and breaking up first.
  • He used mentors and timing discernment to arrive at the decision and highlights how paralyzing choices can be.
INSIGHT

Wisdom Is Knowing The Right Move And Time

  • Wisdom is the power to know the right move and the right time, like a coach calling the right play.
  • Landon compares wisdom to timing in music and theater to show wisdom coordinates parts for success.
INSIGHT

Ecclesiastes' Skeptical View Of Wisdom

  • Ecclesiastes asks 'Who is like the wise?' and highlights that wisdom can be unknowable in a confusing world.
  • Landon contrasts Ecclesiastes' skeptical posture with Proverbs' accessible wisdom.
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