Pray Before Making Big Decisions

One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: Luke 6:12 

  

  Praying before big decisions is always a good idea. When you realize even Jesus took the time to pray to the Father before choosing His disciples, you begin to comprehend how much more we need to pray before making critical choices. 

  Getting good advice, listening to those who care about you, seeking professional advice from the best counselors can help greatly in making excellent decisions. But no one knows you or your situation better than God. When you seek His advice, you are getting the very best counsel. 

  God may not speak to you out of a cloud or a burning bush. Indeed, He is most likely to speak to you through gentle nudging, a strong impression, or directly from scripture. He may place you into circumstances or bring events that sway your decisions. The important thing is to be open to Him and listening and watching for His direction. 

  Jesus had an open and direct line to heaven, and so do we. Jesus paved the way for us, and now we can also speak directly to God. In addition, Jesus speaks to God on our behalf. What a blessing that is for every believer. 

   

For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 1 Tim. 2:5 

  

  We can boldly go before God in prayer, bringing our needs, concerns, desires, and requests for wisdom and guidance. We all need help, and how glorious it is that we are to be able to go to God in prayer knowing that He both hears us and will answer our prayers. 

  Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for hearing and answering prayer. Thank You Jesus for opening the door of heaven for us and giving us so many blessings, especially the privilege of prayer. Amen.