GOD’S WILL IN MY DECISION MAKING PROCESS

We obsess over God’s will for my life – when the point is my life for God’s Will” – Louie Giglio, Instagram.

Have you ever been obsessed with God’s will for your life? Every Christian has probably asked that question at some point in their life and wondered, in turn, what the answer is. That question usually rises to the surface at life’s defining moments: choosing a spouse or a job, choosing what school to attend or which house to buy. These are the times we want to know if God endorses the decisions we are about to make.

Seeking God’s will always seem to be a conduit to tension. We want to please Him, so we are terrified of error. We spin in circles, wondering if God wants us to pay $8 for coffee at Starbucks or whether He would be in agreement with us going to Disney for vacation. Every choice becomes a “toss-up” or a situation with seemingly “balanced pros and cons” on each side of the decision.

This is where God’s plan and His will for your life come into play. You don’t need to know every detail of God’s will to trust Him. Life may feel chaotic, but you can rest knowing He’s in control. His plans never fail. You will get frustrated if you try to unravel God’s hidden plan for these decisions. Instead, focus on what He has revealed in His Word. Follow His commands, apply biblical wisdom, and trust that His sovereign plan will unfold perfectly, even if you don’t see it. Think of God’s revealed will as guardrails on a mountain road. It keeps you on the right path. And within those guardrails, you can move forward confidently, trusting Him to guide your steps. Life’s decisions may feel overwhelming, but when you trust God’s hidden will and follow His revealed will, you’ll find peace knowing you’re walking faithfully.

We need to remember this: Not every decision carries eternal weight. Yet, as Christians, we worry that a small decision we get wrong could derail God’s overall plan for our lives. According to various sources, the average person makes around 35,000 decisions per day, including many subconscious choices, and many of those will turn out to be wrong, so no wonder it generates worry. But no matter how much you stress over a decision, God’s plans can’t fail. Most daily choices—what to wear, what to eat, how to handle a routine task—don’t require any deliberation.

When faced with a significant choice, it can be tempting to rely solely on our own reasoning and analysis. However, the Bible reminds us that true wisdom comes from trusting in God’s guidance and seeking His will in every decision. When you trust God’s Word and His work, you can focus on what matters: living faithfully, loving others, and honoring Him in everything you do.

Discussion Questions:

How do you discern God’s will in a difficult decision?
What are the key biblical principles to consider when making choices?
How can you balance weighing options with trusting God’s plan?