Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand -Isaiah 41:10

The fear of making the wrong decision can sometimes cause us to make no decision at all. Often, we stay the course rather than risk making a decision that leads us in an uncertain direction.  As a result, we are stuck in indecision; living the same story repeatedly, unable to discern our calling for fear of making a mistake.

As Christians, we will have to make decisions to move forward, but we don’t have to be scared of making the “wrong” choice.  If we’re seeking God’s will, He will redirect our path when we take a “wrong turn” and take us where He wants us to go. Also, detours can be a valuable part of our journey.

We all want to make the “right” choice. However sometimes there isn’t a right or wrong choice – there is just a choice and it’s up to us to decide. As long as we are seeking God’s will through prayer and God’s Word, we are not likely to get too far off course in our decision making. That should give us confidence about making a choice – any of the good choices before you – in order to move forward.

Though we may never have absolute certainty in our decisions, we have certainty in God’s love for us. We receive a boost of courage to make decisions when we realize that any one decision by itself won’t determine our final outcome.

When you are faced with a decision, list ways in which you can rely on God’s wisdom to guide you through the unforeseen outcomes of your choices.

[Adapted from YouVersion Bible App Devotional: YOU ON PURPOSE by Shackelford & Denzel]