Decisions are a part of our everyday lives. We make decisions daily, oftentimes the decisions we make have a minimal impact on our lives. We decide what’s for lunch or dinner, and it is generally just the opposite of whatever our spouse wants. We decide what to wear – often it is weather related, and we make a somewhat informed decision by listening to the weatherman. These are small decisions, we generally do not spend hours in prayer concerning these decisions. But for major crossroads in our lives, we are driven to prayer. Or at least we should be. We should ask God to guide us, give us wisdom in making decisions, that will have a lasting effect on our lives and on the well being of our family.

Jesus gives us an example of how to handle decision making in the passage before us today as He choses the 12 disciples. If the Son Of God took time to pray, and I am not talking about a 5 minute prayer, as the text tells us that He prayed all night. If He who was God’s Son was driven to pray all night, there will certainly be times when we need to seek the Lord in a lengthy prayer meeting with Him. Beseech Him to intervene in our lives, ask Him to move in a certain situation.

For our wisdom is quite limited, but God’s wisdom is limitless. As our creator He certainly knows what is best for our lives. He knows the beginning and the end, and He will guide us through joyous and difficult times.

I think of a what the apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

We needn’t be anxious even about the big decisions in life. God knows what’s best for you and He will allow peace in your life as you seek to follow Him.