Our life in this world is filled with problems.
We face daily challenges and struggles.
And it really doesn't matter where we go,
these troubles and hardships confront us causing us to have fear and anxiety.
There are even times when problems become so severe that others feel helpless and miserable.
Well in the face of such problems, it is but natural for people to seek for a solution.
Making decisions are a part of life.
We're confronted with difficult decisions on a regular basis.
Decisions regarding relationships,
finances, education, and health just to name a few.
But while making decisions may come easily to some,
making the right decision when faced with several often conflicting options is not always a given.
Sometimes, reaching the right decision takes time, planning, and preparation.
Wrong decisions can result in dire consequences
not just for the one making the decision,
but also for those affected by that decision.
Even government leaders and superstar athletes have been known to suffer the fallout from their decision.
Given the importance of making the right decision when faced with difficult circumstance,
one would assume that people would ask the best wisdom or advice
in guiding them towards the right decision.
Many rely on their own wisdom and experience.
Others lean on advice from friends, loved-ones, or those in authority.
And still, others put their trust in mythical sources like fortune tellers and mediums.
While quite a few leave it all up to chance.
But where should people turn to when their back is against the wall and there is no clear path ahead?
This is the sound advice of the Bible in Proverbs 3:5-6. We read from God's wisdom through King Solomon:
That's sound advice.
In trying to remove as much difficulty as possible in making a decision, we should trust in the Lord.
Acknowledge Him, and He will be the one to direct our paths.
Of course, there are basic steps involved in making decisions including listing of all possible options.
Weighing the cons and pros of each option, and of course, pray to God.
Then, make the decision.
But why should a person consult God first before making a decision?
The Bible tells us in Jeremiah 29 and the verse is 11, the following:
It goes without saying that people make decisions with an expectation of a positive outcome.
If one wants to avoid making decisions that he or she will regret,
then they should seek guidance from God who knows how we can achieve our best laid plans.
What is the danger of charting our own course in life using our own wisdom and judgement?
This warning of the Bible is written in Proverbs 14:12.
But while it is dangerous for a person to rely solely on their own judgement in making decisions,
it is equally dangerous for a person to entrust their decision making
to those who rely on suspicious methods in giving unreliable advice.
Should we be taken in by claims of mediums and fortune tellers?
Here is what the Bible states in Isaiah 8:19. We read:
So instead of seeking solutions from those who need solutions or help themselves,
we should seek God, who has all the solutions, and is inviting us to call upon Him.
But where could we receive advice from God? What book contains the wisdom of God?
And why are we certain that we can benefit from God's words?
This is the declaration of Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 3:15-17:
So God's words can thoroughly equip us for everything we might encounter in this life.
And added to that can also give us the wisdom that we need for our salvation.
So after examining our situation and outlining the possible options available to us what should we do next?
The Bible admonishes us here in James 1:5.
When it comes down to it, and we must make a decision that can have far-reaching consequences,
why not go with what is tried and true? Pray to God who is not only willing but able to help us
and he will guide us in all the decisions that we make and in the way we should go.
In this way, no matter what the problem, no matter how big the challenge,
and even against all odds, just remember to trust in God and He will always provide us the solution.