Choices

 3/22/2021

Isaiah 30:21 “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”

Decisions. How are we supposed to go about making a major choice in life? Every decision has at least two ways to go, and some have a multitude of directions. Often times, people go about making a determination by creating a pros and cons list. I know my husband and I have done this exercise ourselves in the past. Seeking council from people you trust is also a way to come to an answer. Many people roll the theoretical dice and take a chance with an action. So, how are we, as believers supposed to approach which fork in the road to take?

We, of course, are taught to turn to God in all things. Matthew 6:33 states, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Start by acknowledging God and being thankful that He has shown you grace and mercy. Know that all the things of this earth are temporary, but the kingdom of God is eternal. When we begin with eternal focus, we gain perspective. The single most important decision anyone of us will ever make is to yield to Jesus, and accept Him as our Savior. This is the only eternal decision any of us will ever make, all else is temporal.

Next comes trust. Proverbs 3:5-6 states, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” I know that when I make decisions outside of seeking God’s wisdom, or if I force my own desire or will into a situation, it does not go well. When I take time to pray and lift important decisions to the Lord, the Holy Spirit guides me. I may get a clear sign or an obviously open door, or I may just get a feeling of immense peace.

When we turn to God as our Great Councilor and, after wrapping a situation in prayer, take time to be still and listen, sometimes He will come to us as that still small voice inside and there will be a knowing. We are never out of His sight or out of His care. Psalm 32:8, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”