09/07/2026
Devotions With David
God’s Wisdom In Our Decisions
Proverbs 3:5-7 (KJV)
5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
It seems easy to include God in the big decisions. When a decision is going to affect our life in a big way, we want God involved. Solomon tells us here in Proverbs 3 to trust the Lord and acknowledge him in all of our ways. Solomon is saying God wants to be a part of our everyday decisions. Our prayer should be Lord help me to trust you, acknowledge you, and ask you for wisdom in my everyday decisions.
Every day we are faced with decisions, both large and small. We make these decisions based on what seems right to us. Solomon also warns us that there is a way that seems right to man, but the end is the way of death (Proverbs 14:12). Wisdom teaches us that what seems right is not always right. Our understanding is limited. Our emotions influence our decisions and what looks good in the moment may have painful consequences later. This is why Proverbs tells us to lean not to our own understanding, but instead acknowledge God in all our ways.
It is wise to seek God before making any decisions. Too often prayer becomes our last resort instead of our first response. We make plans or decisions and ask God to bless what we have already chosen, instead of asking him to be apart of the decision-making process. When we acknowledge him in all our ways, we are asking him what he wants us to do before we make a decision. Remember James 1:5 reminds us when we lack wisdom to ask God and he will give it to us generously.
When we make decisions we make them in the now. We don’t see past the immediate, most of the time. Wisdom considers what comes next. There are things that are convenient in the moment that are not beneficial in the long run. Some things seem attractive, but they are not godly. There are things that make us happy today that may create consequences and problems tomorrow. Wisdom doesn’t just ask, “What do I want?”. It also asks, “Where will this decision lead?”.
If we want God’s wisdom in our decisions, we need to allow His Word to influence our choices. The Bible gives us principles for making decisions even when it doesn’t specifically tell us what choice to make. Psalm 119:105 tells us the Word is a lamp to our feet. A lamp doesn’t show us light for the whole journey, it gives us enough light for the next step. You may not get the whole picture when you make your decision, but God’s Word helps us recognize what is consistent with His character, His will and His ways.
Sometimes wisdom is waiting to make a decision. Pressure can cause us to make decisions that patience would prevent. When we are uncertain, we should pause, take time to pray, search the scripture for an answer and seek godly council. Let God bring clarity to your decision before you make it. Never allow urgency to replace wisdom.
Trust God’s wisdom in your daily decision. Verse 6 tells us “he will direct your path”. Notice it doesn’t say he will show us every detail, but it says he will direct the path we take. We don’t have to know everything about tomorrow, but we can trust the one who does. The goal of wise decision-making is to trust God to the point that we seek him and his wisdom before we make a decision.
The verses we chose today conclude with “Be not wise in your own eyes”. When we are seeking God‘s wisdom for our daily decision we have to trust him. There may be times that God prompt you to do something that you wouldn’t otherwise do. This is him directing our path. This is us submitting our decisions to God. Let God direct your path.
Here are some questions you can ask to guide you in wise decision-making. These questions will help us invite God into our daily decisions. Ask these before you make your next decision.
Have I prayed about this?
Does God’s Word give me any principles that apply?
Am I being influenced by emotion, pressure, fear, or pride?
What could be the long-term consequences?
Have I sought counsel from someone who is spiritually wise?
Am I willing to wait if God has not given me direction?
Am I asking God to direct my path—or simply asking Him to bless my choice?
Let Proverbs 3:5-7 guide your daily decisions and you will find God’s wisdom everyday.
As always, if I can do anything for you reach out to me and I will do the best I can to help.