Some decisions and choices don’t require prayer. The answer is simply too clear, too obvious. All factors clearly point in one logical direction. Case closed. No prayer required.Sadly, I’m not making this up. This is often the attitude I bring to the table when making decisions. Can you relate? Now, I’m not talking about little decisions like “what should I eat for dinner” either. I’m talking about major life decisions. Should I stay at my current job or make a change? Should I go to seminary? Should I move to another city or stay put?
This sounds absolutely absurd, doesn’t it? Yes, but also very true. This is often the way I make decisions. This is ALWAYS the way I make bad decisions.
I expect that there are a number of sin issues at play here: pride, selfishness, unwillingness to submit completely to God and God’s will for my life, laziness and ignorance to name a few. Fortunately, the Lord has saved me from myself multiple times. I have seen many metaphorical doors slammed shut in my face over the years. I thank the Lord for that. I have faced the consequences of many bad decisions along the way as well.
What if I exercised an greater dependence upon the Lord when making life’s decisions, big and small? What if I resolved to resist the temptation to lean on my own understanding? What if I humbly approached the Lord and sought His will for my life through prayer and the diligent study of His Word when faced with a decision? What if I got out of my own way?
I think I’ll pray about it…
How do you make important decisions? How much prayer, Bible study, etc. goes into the decisions you make?
