Welcome to today’s devotional on “Seeking Wisdom in Decision-Making.” Today, let’s discover how to seek wisdom from God when making important decisions. I pray that this devotional will be an encouragement to you, as you seek wisdom from God in your decision-making.

» Thursday, 26th January 2023 | I Stand In The Gap Daily Devotional | Seeking Wisdom in Decision Making

Yesterday’s daily devotional theme was “peace in the face of adversity“ and today’s is about “seeking wisdom in decision-making”.

Our anchor verse of the day

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)

Our daily devotional anchor verse of the day, Proverbs 3:5-6, reminds us to put our trust in the Lord, rather than relying on our own understanding. It speaks to the idea that by acknowledging God in all our ways and putting our trust in Him, especially when taking decisions, He will guide us and direct our paths.

The verse reminds us that the best way to make decisions and to find direction in life is to seek wisdom from God and to trust in His guidance.

Themes in Proverbs 3:5-6:

  • Trust in the Lord
  • Seeking wisdom and guidance from God
  • Acknowledging God in all aspects of life
  • Relying on God instead of our own understanding
  • God’s guidance and direction for our path.

Background of Proverbs 3:5-6:

The background context of this verse is one of wisdom and guidance, it’s about seeking understanding and direction for our lives, and recognizing that the Lord is the ultimate source of wisdom and guidance.

The verse serves as a reminder that when we trust in the Lord and seek His guidance, He will direct our paths and lead us to make wise decisions.

Similar verses:

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

Proverbs 2:6 (NKJV)

It speaks to the idea of seeking wisdom from God. It reminds us that the Lord is the ultimate source of wisdom and understanding and that it comes from His mouth, hence the giver of wisdom and that we should actively seek it from Him.

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”

James 1:5 (NKJV)

This also speaks to the idea of seeking wisdom from God. It reminds us that God is willing to give wisdom to anyone who asks for it and that He does so generously and without reproach. This verse establishes that God is ever ready to give us, but on a condition that we actively seek it from Him, and through prayer.

Reflection with a focus on seeking wisdom in decision making

In today’s world, decision-making is a daily part of our lives. From the small choices we make to the big ones, it’s important to make wise decisions that align with God’s will and purpose for our lives. This is where the importance of seeking wisdom in decision-making from God comes in.

Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts, to not lean on our own understanding, and to acknowledge Him in all our ways. This is a reminder that when we trust in the Lord and seek His guidance, He will direct our paths and lead us to make wise decisions.

As Christians, it’s important to remember the importance of seeking wisdom from God when making decisions. See, we live in a fast-paced and ever-changing world, and it can be easy to rely on our own understanding and make decisions based on what seems right to us. However, this is not always the best approach. When we seek wisdom from God and align our decisions with His will and purpose, we can trust that He will guide us and direct our paths.

It’s also important to recognize that seeking wisdom from God is not a one-time event, it’s a continuous process that requires humility and a willingness to submit to His will and guidance.

It requires us to be open and receptive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to listen to the word of God, and to pray for wisdom. It also requires us to be patient and trust that God’s timing is perfect.

In conclusion, it’s important to remember that God is the ultimate source of wisdom and understanding and that when we seek His guidance, He will direct our paths. We then have to be open and receptive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, listen to the word of God, pray for wisdom, be patient, and trust that God’s timing is perfect.

Let’s pray for wisdom in decision-making:

Dear God in whom I we trust,

We come to you today with hearts open and willing to seek your wisdom in the decisions that we make. We understand that our own understanding is limited and that we need your guidance to make wise and decisive decisions.

We ask for your wisdom in the choices that we make, whether big or small. Help us to trust in you and not lean on our own understanding. Give us the courage to acknowledge you in all our ways and to seek your guidance in every aspect of our lives.

Help us make the best decisions wherever we might find ourselves.

We pray for the gift of discernment, so that we may be able to distinguish your will for our lives from the distractions of this world. We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and for the wisdom that comes from reading your word.

We thank you for your faithfulness and for the promise that when we seek your wisdom, you will direct our paths. We trust in you and know that you are working all things together for our own good.

In Jesus’ Name, we pray.
Amen.