When It's Hard · Work & Purpose
A Big Decision
For when you feel: which way, crossroads, need wisdom, should I take it
But if any of you want wisdom, let him ask of God who giveth to all men abundantly and upbraideth not. And it shall be given him.
I will give thee understanding, and I will instruct thee in this way, in which thou shalt go: I will fix my eyes upon thee.
The MinuteHomily
The list of pros and cons sits on the table, evened out again, deciding nothing. You have turned this choice over so many times its edges are worn smooth. Two promises meet you at the crossroads. James says wisdom is given liberally to anyone who asks, and that God "upbraideth not," meaning He does not roll His eyes at the request; you will not annoy Him by asking twice, or twenty times. And the psalmist hears God say, "I will guide thee with mine eye," the way a parent steers a child across a crowded room with a glance. That close. So ask boldly, then do the ordinary things wisdom uses, Scripture, wise counsel, honest prayer, time. If both doors honor God, take a step. He guides moving feet better than parked ones.
By the MinuteHomily editors
A prayer for this moment
Father, I lack wisdom and You give it liberally, so I'm asking. Guide me with Your eye, order my steps, and give me peace to move. Amen.
“Lead, kindly Light... one step enough for me.”
St. John Henry Newman
Hymns for this moment
“Lead, Kindly Light” · St. John Henry Newman
the discernment hymn
“Veni Creator Spiritus” · chant
invoking the Spirit before decisions, as the Church has for centuries
One small step
Ask three wise people one question about your decision this week; then pray over their answers.
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