When You're In Over Your HeadSample

Day 4 - Where God Guides, He Provides

Sometimes we’re in over our heads when we’re facing a decision that either has to be made within a time limit or involves lots of money. One time I faced a major decision about spending a lot of money on a certain project I was working on. And, of course, I needed to decide right then because the work needed to start.

Now, "spending money to make money" sounds like a great idea, but let's face it—it's usually not cheap, and it takes guts! Every month (for at least six months, maybe more) it was going to cost way more than my paycheck could cover. I would have to believe God for the extra money—and we’re not talking about just a few dollars.

My first thought was, “I can’t afford it.” I really felt like I was in over my head. But I’ve been practicing God’s Word long enough to know that when I have that thought, it needs to be cast down! That is a limiting thought, and I don’t ever want to put limits on God. He is the God who is more than enough. I knew He wasn’t freaked out about the monthly bill I would have to undertake.

Now that doesn’t mean you should just jump on every opportunity that costs a lot—just because God can cover it. No! I’ve seen too many people, and maybe you have too, who get into terrible financial trouble by taking on a huge overhead or buying something on credit, saying, “We’ll just believe God for the money.” That is foolishness if you haven’t gotten God’s specific go-ahead. As I mentioned before, where God guides, He provides—but first be sure He’s guiding! God will provide for you if you’re going in the direction He has told you to go.

So I sought God’s direction. I prayed, “Father, should I do this? It’s expensive, but I know You can supply all my need according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus, as Philippians 4:19 says. Let me know what I should do.”

Then every time I thought about it for the next couple days, I just said, “Thank You, Lord, You are showing me whether or not to make this decision. I have your guidance on it.”