Seeking God's Guidance in Life's Decisions

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It's not always simple to understand discernment. Where should I reside? Where should I go to school? With whom to get married? Where should I work? Who should I mentor or be mentored by? What should I buy? Where should I go to church? Which medication to take or which doctor to see? How do you parent? How can a marriage become stronger? But the Lord desires that His children comprehend His methods. The best answers come from the Almighty because they put us in line with His fruitful plan.

In order to avoid having to redo an incorrect outcome, we thus take the time to first comprehend the best route of action. As we pay attention to the voice of the Lord and comprehend His decision, our posture in prayer becomes confident and at ease. We unnecessarily risk reacting in the flesh when we try to go before Jesus. In fact, when we reflect on the agony of moving forward in ignorance in the past, we do learn to wait for enlightenment. While a lack of discernment makes us scratch our heads, it also directs our hearts to rely on Jesus in humility.

It also takes deliberate studying below to understand from above. By carefully reading Holy Scripture and analyzing the morally sound decisions made by holy people, you develop your discernment. A lifetime of grace is required to fully comprehend Christ's teachings. It feels more like running a race for the first time and taking in your particular surroundings at each mile marker rather than like flipping on a light switch one day. As you make the decision to pay attention to what the Lord and others He is blessing have to say, your discernment becomes more acute.

It would be sage of you to take a cue from your partner who perceives an unsafe circumstance. In their opinion, it is prudent to postpone taking on debt or making purchases that you may be able to afford but are uneasy about. After seeking insight and discernment, wisdom asks the Lord what He thinks. Emotional readiness and truth-based mental education are equally important for preparing your heart for comprehension.

Last but not least, even if you don't fully comprehend, follow the guidance you feel the Spirit is giving you. It may take some time for your heavenly Father to grasp your obedience, but in the interim, He wants you to trust Him through a process that may be uncertain. Jesus knows that in moments of weakness, your faith becomes stronger. Therefore, seek the Lord before wisdom. Understanding will come as you walk with Christ and according to His schedule.