We need to make a it a point to seek God's guidance before making decisions. This is in keeping with king David as seen in 1 &2 Samuel.
Acting without God's guidance can lead to negative consequences, as demonstrated in the story of King David's census in 2 Samuel 24.
Why? Because God, as our heavenly Father, wants to help us and is always ready to provide assistance. And prayer enlists His help.
Learn to inquire of the Lord when faced with difficult decisions, tough choices, or struggles. Pray as David for this help and guidance: "Shall I go up?
And of course we want to help them learn to do it. We want them to ask us for help; we stand ready, willing and able to provide the assistance they need. As loving, responsible parents, that’s what we do.
So does heavenly Father, about a million times more and a million times better!
“No Daddy, I do it myself,” says the stubborn five-year-old. And so do we.
Next time, like David, inquire of the Lord. You have a difficult decision to make on the Elder Board? A tough choice for expanding your business? Struggles on adding on to your home or moving?
Whatever the issue, the Lord wants to help, and we need His help, so enlist His help, aid and assistance, His blessing, grace and favor—before you go.
Ask as David did, Shall I go up?
