“We can and should make our plans; but the LORD determines our steps” Prov. (16:9).
“Any door Jesus opens no one can shut, and whatever Jesus shuts, no one can pry open” (pp Rev. 3:7).
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, mind, and strength. Don’t lean on the tottering, fickle, incomplete knowledge base of your own understanding. Acknowledge Jesus in everything all the time. He will make your paths straight, hold you fast, and get you Home.” (pp Prov. 3:5-6)
Lord Jesus, some decisions before us are “no-brainers.” Some require nothing more than sanctified common sense. Others tie us in knots, rob us of sleep, and keep us second-guessing. These Scriptures remind us that our choices aren’t sovereign, only you are. Whew… and a big Hallelujah! We are so glad that “every door knows your name,” and they all swing on the hinges of your pleasure and purposes.
We have plenteous reasons to love you and trust you with our whole heart. You created us for your glory, graced us with full salvation, and are at work in all things for our good. You aren’t pulling for us from afar; you’re shepherding us right here and right now.
Jesus give us peace—better, be our peace as we make decisions that impact people we love, this season of life, and a future beyond our gaze. Help us realize some decisions are more a circle than a dot—meaning there’s more than one really good option from which we are free to choose. We’re standing in grace, not standing before 3 doors—fearful that two of those doors lead to disaster, and only one leads to delight.
Jesus, we are grateful to know life isn’t primarily about making the right decisions but trusting the right Lord—and that is you. So Very Amen.