Making tough life decisions1/23/2024 The ways of the Lord are right the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Then you will show discernment, and your lips will express what you’ve learned. My son, pay attention to my wisdom listen carefully to my wise counsel. Give discernment to me, your servant then I will understand your laws. Give me the patience to wait on you and see you in ways that others might not understand. Help me know it’s you, Lord, and not just my own wishes and desires. Speak to my heart and let me see clearly what you would have me do in this situation. When I read my Bible, please give me the insight to understand your words and apply them to my life. Lord, I don’t want to make a decision or take action without sensing that it’s your plan and purpose in every situation, especially the one I’m facing right now. Spiritual discernment and godly wisdom let God guide. We can become the brave spiritual warriors that our world needs so desperately. When we humbly ask God to reveal His will to us for specific situations, even when others may not see what we perceive, God may ask us to perform courageous acts that could be lifesaving or forever life-changing. Praying for the spirit of discernment can prove to be a brave and bold request. 2:6 NLTįor wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. 3:7 NLTįor the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Amenĭon’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Psalm 86:5 reassures, “O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.” I’m asking you now Lord to please fill me with your absolute wisdom! I know you always will. Even when I don’t completely understand, I trust and believe in you. Like Solomon, my desire is for wisdom to make decisions that are pleasing to you Lord. Please guide me to those who will provide your biblical perspective and not the world’s persuasion. There are many voices in my head of those who think they know what's best for me. Father, help me remember to seek your wise counsel and trust in the way you tell me to go. Your Word promises that all I need to do is call on you to help me and believe you have my best interest at heart. I lay awake at night tossing and turning as I weigh all my choices against the possible consequences and outcomes of my decision. Lord, I’ll admit that there are times when I do feel desperately confused and unsure of what I should do. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:5-6 reminds us: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. Here are 4 ways to lift a prayer for decision-making: Prayers for Wisdom He knows exactly what’s best for our loved ones and us and will provide guidance in any given situation. Life would be so much less stressful if we stopped and prayed, asking the Father, who is omniscient, before making decisions. It takes practice to get into the habit of going to God before taking action, speaking, or making a choice or decision. I’ll admit it’s not always my first move either. Our first inclination might be to rush into a decision and not pause for a moment to ask God what he wants us to do in a given situation. You’ve probably heard it said that God is only a prayer away and yet how often do we take advantage of this promise? If we’re honest, probably not often enough. When we don’t know which way to turn, a churning stomach, sweaty palms, and rapid heartbeat is not God’s plan for how we should live. He wants to erase the frown from our brow. But to God, every decision is important and has the potential to change our life for better or worse and he is always near to help us make the best choice. We mistakenly think we should only take the major life-altering decisions to him and try to make what we consider the less important trivial decisions ourselves. It’s easy to forget just how available God is for wise counsel as we too often try to figure everything out on our own. Why Is Prayer for Decision-Making Important?
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