God Helps Me Decide

12–15 minutes

Center · Stillness

Settle in

Put the phone down. Take one slow breath, and say: “God, I am here. Speak, I am listening.”

Read · The passage

Scripture

I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.

Proverbs 4:11, BSB

Learn · Reflection

Reflection

Making decisions can be frightening, especially when we feel pressure or when we have doubts. But God does not expect you to face it all on your own. He can give you wisdom, direction, and peace while you learn how to decide. Seeking God before you act also helps build a steadier, more settled heart.

Tim Tebow became known not only for playing American football, but also for standing firm in his values, even when many people criticized him for it.

While some people advised him to worry only about pleasing everyone, or about doing whatever was most popular, he chose to make decisions based on what he believed was right before God.

That was not always easy. There were moments when he was criticized, when he faced pressure, and when he heard negative opinions.

But Tim understood something important: not every decision should be made thinking only about what other people expect.

There are moments when we need to look to God for direction, wisdom, and peace before deciding which way to go.

Sometimes we will have doubts, or be afraid of getting it wrong. But God does not leave us alone in our choices. He can guide us through His Word, through wise people, and through an inner peace that helps us recognize good paths.

You do not need to have all the answers in order to move forward. You can also learn to trust God's direction, one step at a time.

Talk · Conversation

Talk about it

What decision is weighing on you right now, and what have you not yet talked to God about?

Thank · Gratitude

Give thanks

Today I thank God that I do not have to make any decision on my own.

Ask · Prayer

Pray together

God, teach me the way of wisdom before I choose. When other people's opinions get loud, help me listen to You first.

Begin · Application

Carry it into the day

Before the next decision you make today, stop for a minute to pray, and ask one wise person what they think.

Scripture quoted from the Berean Standard Bible. Public domain (CC0)