At many times throughout this life we will be forced to make decisions. Some decisions such as what to eat, or what clothes to wear can seem trivial. While others like who to marry, where to go to school, or what career to pursue can be monumentally important for their obvious and resounding longterm ramifications.
The method we employ to determine the decisions we will make can speak volumes of who we rely upon most when the rubber hits the road. Many people would say that they trust the Lord to guide them while they still sit firmly in the driver's seat steering the car. This is like talking out of both sides of the mouth. Instead, we should determine who will be the master of our lives and stick to it. If God is truly to sit upon the throne of our lives then the first step is to clear the seat by getting up and out of the way.
In truth, recognizing that the Lord desires to guide man's steps is a great starting point in seeking guidance from Him. Not only does God want to guide us but when we rely on Him to lead us, He will (Psa. 23:2-3, 37:23-24, 139:9-10; Pro. 3:5-6). The Lord will watch over us and will direct our every step, we just need to follow His leading (Isa. 42:16, 58:11).
Jesus spoke clearly, "Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matt. 6:33)." This is the point: we need to pursue God and His will. When we seek after Him, we will align our will with His, we will be focused on spiritual matters over fleshly vapors, and we will take every step with discernment and faith.
God has given us every resource needed to depend on Him for guidance. We have the wealth of the Bible, imparted through reflection and study. We have mentors and fellowship, which helps to encourage growth and challenges blind spots. We also have the inestimable power of the Holy Spirit who, by His indwelling, both guides and empowers us to make the right and sound decisions. All we need to do is make it our posture to rely on God for our decision making ability.
Making decisions, sometimes life altering ones, is a part of life. To be sure, the most significant decision anyone ever makes is to confess with their mouth and believe in their heart that Christ Jesus is the Lord of all creation. The step of faith is to be the gait for every decision we make. We are to walk by the Spirit, living by the Word, and loving as He has loved us. Let us take this seriously and cast our decision making upon Him!
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