Asking God’s Direction

Scripture Judges 1:1 Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, “Who shall be first to go up for us against the Canaanites to fight against them?”

Observation: That is something we should do all of the time ask God what he desires and ask for His guidance. How many decisions do we make in a day and how many do we ask God about. We get self-reliant and don’t think we need to ask God on our day by day decisions only when we get ourselves in a jam do we ask God for guidance. God is not looking for people who are independent, but dependent on Him. He knows all and sees all and He has the right answer and all we need to do is ask.

Application: I want God involved in my life, after all it is His creation. I need to ask Him about all of my decisions, because those decisions can result in either a closer relationship with Him or it may separate me from my Lord. I make so many decisions each day without giving God a thought in them and those decisions effect other people, God’s children. To be a better person, which I strive for I need better direction on how to live this life.

Prayer: Dear Lord help me please make the decisions I must make each day. I disregard your counsel, because I don’t ask for it. I want to be dependent on you and I need your wisdom to do what is right. This world is fallen and I need to think outside of its boundaries and have the heart of my Lord. Help me each day draw closer to you in thought word and deed.