God Has Not Forgotten You: When Life Is Turned Upside DownSample

Making Tough Decisions

When dealing with challenging times we're not always sure how to react. We want to say and do all the right things, but in our human weakness and heartache we often fall short of what we had in mind. We may say things we didn’t mean or do things that only make matters worse.

Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “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 straight your paths.” Have you acknowledged God in your current circumstances and in the decisions you have to make? Or, are you relying on your own instincts for how to handle things? God gives wisdom generously and graciously when we turn to Him and ask. He promises to give you wisdom and to guide you if you will just ask. Proverbs 3:13 says, “Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding.”

Wisdom will enable you to honor God in everything you say and do regarding your circumstances. Wisdom will safely guide you in every decision you have to make. And wisdom will help move you and your family toward healing, wholeness, and restoration.

Taking back your life

1. What are some of the tough decisions you are facing? Psalm 32:8 says, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” Have you asked God to guide you in making your decisions?

2. The following Scriptures show some of the ways in which God imparts His wisdom:

Through the Bible – Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

Through wise counselors (could be a pastor, Christian counselor, or a godly friend or relative) – Proverbs 24:6: “For by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.”

Through prayer – Jeremiah 33:3: “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”

Through the Holy Spirit – Romans 8:14: “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”

Through your spirit – Isaiah 30:21: “And your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”

3. Pray and ask God for His wisdom and guidance. Ask Him what He would have you to do in each decision you are facing, and make clear the path He wants you to take.