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| A Spiritual Reflection on God-Guided Decision. |
Our Life Is the Sum of Our Decisions
We live each day shaped by the decisions we make. Do you believe that?
I can confidently say that 100% of a person’s life revolves around his decisions, and 100% of where he is today—and where he will be in the future—is a result of the choices he made.
From the moment we open our eyes in the morning, decisions begin immediately.
Will I get up? Will I eat breakfast?
And throughout the day, we make dozens—even hundreds—of decisions both big and small.
But here’s the important question: What do you use when making decisions—your heart or your mind?
Some say the heart.
Some say the mind.
But in reality, true decision-making was never designed to separate the two.
How We Commonly Make Decisions
Many of us make decisions without consulting anyone—not even God.
We rely on two things:
1. Intuition
2. Rational thinking
And while these may be helpful, relying solely on them often leads to wrong decisions.
Have you noticed that?
I personally have made many mistakes by trusting only my intuition or my reasoning.
These two methods are the most common decision-making tools we use—and yet, they are also the same things that often lead us into trouble.
Why?
Because our human understanding is limited, imperfect, and easily influenced.
Bible Decision-Making: How God’s People Chose Wisely
In Scripture, the great men of faith made decisions for themselves, for others, and even for nations—but they did not rely on intuition or reasoning alone. They consulted the Lord first.
Here are some powerful examples:
- David – The King Who Inquired of the Lord
1 Samuel 23:2 – Asked God whether he should fight the Philistines.
1 Samuel 30:8– Asked whether he should pursue the Amalekites.
Result: David was victorious.
- Moses – Led by God’s Presence
Exodus 33:13–15 – Asked God for His presence and guidance before leading Israel forward.
Result: Israel reached the Promised Land.
- Joshua – Waited for God’s Strategy**
Joshua 7:6–10 – Sought God after Israel’s defeat at Ai.
Joshua 8 – Followed God’s plan when attacking Ai the second time.
Result: They won the battle.
- Gideon – Asked for Confirmation
Judges 6:36–40 – The “fleece test,” asking God for signs.
Result: God used him to deliver Israel.
- Samuel – The Prophet Who Waited on God
1 Samuel 8:6–7– Inquired of God before responding to Israel’s desire for a king.
Result: Israel received its first king.
- Jehoshaphat – The King Who Sought God First
2 Chronicles 20:3–4 – Fasted and sought God when enemies attacked.
Result:They defeated their enemies without using any weapons.
- Daniel – Asked for Wisdom Before Interpreting Dreams
Daniel 2:17–19 – Prayed for God to reveal the mystery of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.
Result: God revealed the dream, Daniel interpreted it accurately, and he was honored by the king.
- Nehemiah – Prayed Before Acting
Nehemiah 1:4–11 – Prayed and fasted before asking the king’s permission to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall.
Result: The wall was rebuilt with God’s help.
- The Apostles – Led by the Holy Spirit
Acts 13:2–3 – Paul and Barnabas were appointed after prayer and fasting.
Acts 10 – God directed Peter to visit Cornelius.
Result: The Gospel spread powerfully throughout the world.
What These Stories Teach Us
All these examples point to one truth: Great things happen when we do not rely solely on intuition or rational thinking.
Why?
Because the God we consult is a God who never makes mistakes.
He creates everything perfectly.
Everything He does is purposeful and good.
Is there any story in the Bible where someone asked God for guidance—and ended up wrong or harmed? None. Right?
We Need God’s Wisdom to Make Right Decisions
Whatever decisions we face today, we cannot rely only on:
• intuition
• rational thinking
• our own understanding
We need God’s guidance. Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Let’s dive deeper into this verse:
1. “TRUST” – בטח (bāṭaḥ), Strong’s H982**
Means:
* to trust
* to be confident
* to feel safe
* to fully rely on someone
* to place one’s complete confidence in
2. “LEAN” – שָׁעַן (shaʿan), Strong’s H8172
Means:
* to lean on for support
* to rely on
* to rest upon
* literally, “to support yourself on a staff”
The picture is clear: Trusting God means depending fully on Him—like leaning your entire weight on something strong enough to hold you.
Our own understanding is not strong or stable enough to support our life.
If we lean on ourselves, we will fall.
If we rely on our own wisdom, we will fail.
The Danger of Relying Only on Ourselves
When we trust only ourselves, we open the door to spiritual danger.
Remember: The devil is like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8.
Wrong decisions create opportunities for the enemy to attack.
And we do not want that.
This is why God wants us to trust Him—in small decisions, big decisions, and everything in between—so that we are protected, guided, and strengthened spiritually.
Brethren,
Whatever decision you are facing today, God invites you to seek Him first.
He sees what we cannot.
He knows what we do not.
And He never, ever makes mistakes.
Trust in the Lord. Lean on Him. Let Him guide every decision you make.
Because when our decisions come from God, victory, peace, and blessings follow.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
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