What Should I Do?

Read: Proverbs 2:1-9

The LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. --- Proverbs 2:6

The Bible In One Year:
Joshua 13-15
Proverbs 2:1-11

My friend Krista is struggling with a decision: Should she keep her old car with its continual maintenance problems or buy a newer model? She wants to be a good steward of her finances and desires to make a wise decision. And most of all, she wants to honor God.

Financial decisions can be tough to make. Billy Graham even says, "If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life."

Here are a few ideas to consider about wisdom in money matters:

Do a checkup to be sure you're following God's priorities. Are you giving to Him and to others? [1 Cor. 16:2]. Taking care of family needs? [1 Tim. 5:8]. Not letting money control you? [Luke 16:13].

Research the topic. Consider all the options and the pros and cons of each one.

Ask God for wisdom. Pray, pray, and pray some more. He will direct you [Prov. 2:6].

Trust God and make the decision. Use the knowledge and wisdom you've gained, and commit your decision to Him.

Obedience to God nurtures a growing love-and-trust relationship with Him. What's most important is that we see each decision as an opportunity to draw closer to Him. --- Anne Cetas

When you're facing a decision
And it seems a daunting task,
Trust the Lord for true discernment ---
He'll give wisdom if you ask. --- Hess

THE CLOSER WE WALK WITH GOD, THE CLEARER WE SEE HIS GUIDANCE.