Decision Making from a Biblical Perspective

Throughout centuries, people have resorted to others to aid in decision making. People within ones’ sphere may or may not be suited to addressing such needs, even though they mean well. Human advice can be valuable; however, unsure especially when not done from a Biblical perspective. Therein lies the truth -- the Lord’s wisdom and authority. Whom do we seek for decisions regarding our health, social issues, future endeavors, family and children?  Where can we turn for decision making concerning a choice of job, employment, career change, ministry direction, which medical intervention to agree to, or to buy or not to buy -- and the list goes on and on. Seeking charted formulas, spiritualists, gurus, sorcerers, horoscope readings, and even Ann Landers are still amongst the most sort after in the world -- even with many Christians.

As for Christians, there ought to be a turning to the Lord, and His Holy Word. For, there are many scriptures, throughout the Bible promising divine direction (Proverbs 3:5, 6): to instruct and teach (Psalms 32:8); to keep watch and counsel (Psalms 32:8); assuring help from the Lord who made the heavens and the earth (Psalms 121:2-4); advising to seek godly counsel, seek His guidance and remember to pray, being constant in prayer (Romans 12:12); to those lacking wisdom, to ask of God (James 1:5); encourage to approach His throne, for He is always available to listen and help (Hebrews 4:16); then be still and know that He is God and will act in His time. Beloved, keep asking, keep seeking and keep believing that the Lord will answer with the truth (Word), what is right.

PRAYER: Lord, You always have the best plan for our lives even though we neglect to seek You in everything -- good times and troubled times. For, Your divine plan for me is good, that I might have hope and a future. In Jesus’. Amen
By Sis. Novella D. Carpenter