How do you know if you are making the right decision? What do you do when facing a crossroads? I recently was seeking God concerning a decision I had to make and was reminded of the simple truth that God's Word is the lamp and through it He will light my path!
God leads and guides us through His Word. God will always give us direction and confirmation through His Word. Many times I didn’t know which way to go in life and God spoke to me through particular scriptures during my daily devotional time with Him. His word often times serves as the direction we need.
Trying to decide what to do next? Who to marry? What job to take? Where to live? How to be healed and healthy? When to make a change? What to do with a particular child? How to handle a difficult situation? How to serve the Lord? God always speaks to us through His living Word if we will take the time to read it and listen to it. As Jesus said, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" (Matthew 4:4, NIV)
Also, we will have to learn to trust God's Word more than we trust ourselves, our circumstances, feelings or great counsel from others. I know God's Word is a safe guide. It's an anchor for our soul. God's Word settles every decision.
If you're facing important decisions, spend extra time in the Word and let Him light your path. If your life has been a series of missteps and self-made disappointments, spend extra time reading your Bible and allow the Lord to lead you into the right direction.
Written by Yohanna Hoehler