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PROGRAM D-7709
What is your typical modus operandi when you’re facing a difficult decision? Some of us move way too fast and make bad decisions, and others shrink away and out of fear refuse to make a decision. Obviously, neither approach is helpful. I’m sharing some biblical advice on what to do when you’re facing a tough decision. Here’s a well know passage:
- Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.
Do your homework—your due diligence, as we say. Seek wisdom from God and advice from trusted people. But in the end, it comes down to trusting in the Lord and not leaning on your own understanding. God’s wisdom is often so different from ours because he knows everything—he sees the end from the beginning.
Make sure you are submitting all your ways to the Lord. That simply means that you are living in obedience to the principles of Scripture; there is no known area of willful sin or disobedience in your life—no rebellion. That’s really important when we’re seeking God’s wisdom and guidance. He has promised to make your path straight—to show you the right way and guide you where you should go. But the condition to that promise is that you submit all your ways to him.
The tough decisions of life are testing points. Do you really trust God or not? Are you open to his way, which may definitely be out of the norm for you? Whenever we let go of our will and make ourselves open to God’s will, we make a way for God to work a miracle.
Whether you’re facing a tough decision right now or not, for sure there will be some soon enough. Establishing some disciplines to guide your decision-making process in advance is wise and smart. The consequences of our tough decisions are often life-changing, so it’s super important that you and I are prepared to face those choices with biblical guidance.
I encourage you to use these scriptures I’ve given you—as well as many others you will find on your own—to help you take the fear and worry out of those tough decisions, and as you acknowledge the Lord in all your ways, he will direct your path and it will be for your good.