“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-8
You know that feeling? That feeling that comes with making a big decision. That feeling of a decision that you cant take back once it is made. That decision where both answers seem right, shoot both answers seem wrong. There are countless times when a student ask me to make a decision for them or how to help them make a decision where the answer is unclear. Then there are the times in my life where the decision seems almost opposite my logic. I am constantly having to remind myself that I am not in charge and that God’s ways are better than mine. I once heard a pastor say that the only time he really understands God’s will is in hindsight. That makes total sense. I have yet to put my finger on something in details but it is always amazing to looking back and see what God was doing the whole time. This same post event moment is true when it comes to big decisions in my life. When there comes a large decision in my life either personal or ministerial I after much prayer and seeking wisdom I always look for the after effect. That moment after taking claim of the decision and signing the paper, telling the person whatever it be I anticipate the peace that comes afterwards. Whenever that decision comes I now know that God promises a peace which transcends all understand and it is moments full of that peace that enable me to make the big decisions when I have to make them. That peace that comes when you know you have been obedient and you are trusting God that He has what is best for you in mind. When the rest of the world thinks I am crazy or it doesn’t make total sense but I make the decision in wisdom and prayer there is a peace that is louder than all noise the world could throw at me. Thank you God for the peace that comes with every decision.
