“We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps” Prov. (16:9). “What he (Jesus) opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open” (Rev. 3:7). “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Prov. 3:5-6)
Lord Jesus, some decisions before us are “no-brainers,” and 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 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. Jesus, you aren’t pulling for us from afar; you’re shepherding us right here and right now.
Give us peace—better, be our peace as we make decisions that impact our walk with you, our families, and this next season of life. Help us realize some decisions are more like a circle than a dot—a circle from which we are free to choose from several wise choices. 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. By faith, we lean as fully upon you as we know how. So Very Amen we pray, in your merciful and mighty name.