5 Steps for Godly Decision Making

Step 1 — Surrender

Verse: Matthew 26:39 (NIV)

"Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, 'My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.'"

In practice: Put God’s will first, even if it’s not what you want.

Step 2 — Ask for Wisdom

Verse: James 1:5 (NIV)

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

In practice: Ask God directly for guidance; He promises to provide it. Be patient And willing to accept something you might not like.

Step 3 — Submit Decision to Scripture

Verse: Psalm 119:105 (NIV)

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."

In practice: Use Scripture as your help guide.

Step 4 — Test Motives / Flesh vs Spirit

Verses:

• Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV): "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?"
• Galatians 5:16–17 (NIV): "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want."