Seeking God First in Our Decisions

When you make a decision, do you seek God first, or do you only turn to Him when things don’t go your way? This is a question I often wrestle with in my own walk with the Lord.

I think back on the many choices I’ve made—some small, some life-changing—and I can’t honestly say every one of them was made after surrendering to God in prayer. If I’m being completely honest, I remember more of the times I asked God to fix or step into a situation I had already created, rather than the times I invited Him in before I took action.

Scripture is clear:

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”  Matthew 6:33

God doesn’t call us to seek Him after the damage is done, but before the decision is made. His desire is to guide our steps, to protect us from unnecessary hurt, and to align us with His perfect will.

I confess that impatience has often led me to move ahead of Him. I’ve taken matters into my own hands, only to find myself in circumstances I later realized were never part of God’s plan. But even in those moments, His mercy amazes me. Because He is a loving Father, He rescues, restores, and redirects us back into His will.

That’s the beauty of His grace; He doesn’t abandon us when we stumble. He lovingly reminds us that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8–9) and that His will is always better than anything we could plan for ourselves.

So today, I encourage you (and myself) to pause before making that next decision. Big or small, ask God first. Invite Him into the process. And trust that even if His answer requires waiting, His timing is perfect and His will is good.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your endless grace and mercy. Forgive me for the times I have rushed ahead without seeking You first. Teach me to surrender every decision to You, big and small, and to wait patiently for Your direction. Lord, align my will with Yours so that my life may reflect Your plans and purposes. Thank You for rescuing me when I stray and for restoring me with Your love. Help me to always remember that seeking You first is the key to walking in peace, purpose, and blessing.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.