Seek Guidance

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"Seek Guidance" By Diane Webb

Psalms 34: 10—"The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger; but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing".

How many major decisions have you made without praying for the Lord's guidance? How did those decisions turn out? What about the ones you did pray about in advance? Can you tell when the Holy Spirit is leading you? Sometimes, we just need to ask. It does not take but a few minutes—maybe even a few seconds—to say a quick prayer asking the Holy Spirit to guide you in your decision making. It's important to ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in your prayers as well. Ask the Holy Spirit, "what or who do I need to pray for today?" You will be surprised at the things and people you are led to pray for. When you pray according to the will of God, your prayers will be answered. Now, this does not mean we will always get what we want. Psalms 34: 10 promises we will not lack for any good thing. Good is defined by God. Food is for our body's energy and is necessary to sustain life. It is not an end in and of itself. Whether we get to go out to eat in restaurants or be able to buy the best cuts of meat does not matter in the kingdom of God. God, of course, likes us to have good things but, as said before, good is defined by Him. God may think the inexpensive, economical car is better for us than the tank-sized SUV. God knows what is best for us. Given past experience, isn't it always best when we follow God's will? Isn't it obvious when we have made a mistake by deciding something on our own? Did any of the decisions work out well when made without God's input? Put your trust in His word and you will not lack any good thing. Seek the Lord in all your decisions and you will be taken care of.

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for providing for me and my family. I know I have failed to seek you in many of my life's decisions. I commit myself today, Lord, to always seek your will. I pray Lord for guidance and help from the Holy Spirit in all decisions I make—large or small. Help me remember to seek your guidance in all things. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.