"Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong." NKJV.
Everyone will be confronted with the need to make decisions from time to time. It is something that is unavoidable and it is something that is common to all human beings. The rich take decisions, the poor take decisions, the elderly takes decisions, the youth take decisions, men take decision and women take decisions. Some decisions are difficult and some are easy. Every person who has ever lived has faced difficult decisions. Some decisions are very obvious while others are not. A decision that everyone will have to take at some point in their life is the decision regarding the path along wish they desire to journey in life. The bible teaches that there is a right path and there is a wrong path, the bible also teaches that each of us have our individual path that has already been mapped out for us. Our success in life is dependent on our decision regarding the path we will follow. If we get that decision wrong then success in life is not in view.
For those of us who are following Christ, we have a great resource for making decisions, especially decision regarding the path to follow. This resource comes through the relationship we have with Jesus. Through His Word and the direction of His Spirit, we are better equipped to discover and to walk down the path He desires for us. We can trust the path because He is leading us and loves us, even when the path gets hard and unpredictable we can continue to trust Him – “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Psa. 16: 11)
So how do we go about seeking the path God desires for us? First, we need to know God's Word. As we read His Word, we will be able to understand God's guidelines and promises. These will help guide our steps. In those moments where we are unsure, we should seek godly counsel as well as pray for the Holy Spirit's help in discerning where next to step. Finally, we step out in faith, trusting our Lord who is able to help us along the way. When we trip and fall, God's grace is there to catch us. When we face an obstacle, His strength will help us overcome. When we finally reach our destination, He will personally usher us into His presence. This is the promise we have in Jesus. Shalom
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I am so thankful for Your guiding hand. Not only have You forgiven me of my sins, but You are involved in the details of my life and desire to lead me every day. help me to be sensitive to Your Spirit and knowledgeable of Your Word so that I will make wise decisions. In Jesus' name. please help me to discover the path you have mapped out for me and help me to walk in it in Jesus name. Father please keep me away from the path of bad or wrong decisions in Jesus name. Father please help me through your word to be thoroughly equipped to discover your path for me in all situations in Jesus name