“We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps” Prov. 16:9; “What he (Jesus) opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open” Rev. 3:7; “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” Prov. 3:5-6.
Lord Jesus, some decisions are “no-brainers,” and some require nothing more than sanctified common sense. Others tie us in knots, rob us of sleep, and keep us second-guessing. These Scriptures remind us that our choices aren’t sovereign, only you are. (Big Hallelujah!)
We have every reason to trust you with all of our hearts, Jesus. For you created us for your glory, graced us with full salvation, are ruling over the kings of the earth, and are working in all things for our good. You aren’t pulling for us from afar; you’re shepherding us where we are.
Jesus, make our ways straight as we seek to honor you with the decisions in front of us. Open doors we can’t shut, and shut doors we can’t open. Decisions that impact our relationships, our vocations, our health, our finances, our future, (and friends, whatever else is “on your plates”).
Lord Jesus, we are grateful to know life isn’t primarily about making the right decisions, but trusting the right Lord—and that is you. By faith, we lean as fully upon you as we know how. So very Amen we pray, in your merciful and mighty name.
