Life is filled with choices. Every day, we stand before doors that could lead us into new seasons. Sometimes, we step through confidently. Other times, we hesitate, unsure if the door is truly meant for us. The truth is, not every open door is from God, and not every opportunity is His “yes.”
A few months ago, I had to make a decision that would shape my life and future. The choices before me were many, but my heart was unsettled. Confusion set in, my mind grew anxious, and my mood suffered. At that moment, I knew I had to seek God. I turned to Him in prayer, asking for clarity. In His faithfulness, He guided me, and by His help, I made the right choice.
This is what free will looks like—the precious gift God has given to humanity. He does not force us into decisions, but rather, He places choices before us and allows us to decide. In Deuteronomy 30:19, Moses told the Israelites, “I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” That is the heart of God: to lead us to life, yet allow us to choose.
But here lies the challenge: how do we know when it is God’s voice urging us forward, and not simply our emotions? Often, we mistake our desires for divine direction. To avoid this, we must learn to discern.
Here are some guiding steps:
Our emotions often speak louder than God’s whisper. James 1:20 reminds us that “human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” In the same way, our unchecked emotions cloud judgment. Come before God with a calm spirit, ready to listen.
2. Seek God with a clear mind, not presumptions.
Do not approach God already assuming what He will say. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to “trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” When we surrender our assumptions, we leave room for Him to truly direct our paths.
3. Test the opportunity against His will.
God’s Word provides boundaries for our choices. If what we desire contradicts scripture, then the answer is already clear. His will never opposes His Word. It is so wrong to know the will of God and still ask questions against it.
4. Sit with His Word.
Psalm 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” When confused, let the Bible be your compass. Read, meditate, and wait on the Spirit to illuminate the right direction. His words give the clarity that we need, so sit with words. They give every answer that we need.
5. Accept His answer, even when it does not suit you.
This is often the hardest step. God’s “go” may not always align with our preferences. Yet Isaiah 55:9 reminds us, “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” His will may stretch us, but it will never fail us.
In the end, when God says “go,” His peace will confirm it. Philippians 4:7 promises that “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” That peace is His seal of approval, and it comes with clarity, not confusion.
So, when the door of opportunity stands before you, pause and listen. Do not rush. Do not let your emotions rule. Instead, wait for His voice, and when He says “go,” step forward in faith. His will is always perfect, and His timing never fails
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