Divine Guidance: Practical Do’s and Don’ts

Do Be Discrete. Decision-making can be stressful; trusting the Lord to bring you into His rest will ultimately make it easier to have confidence that you have heard from Him.

Don’t shop around to get the answer you want. Truth is not in the number of people who agree with your decision.

Do learn to say “no” without explanation. You do not owe anyone an explanation for your decisions. Take responsibility for your decision.

Don’t save your communication with the Lord for “important” decisions. Over time you will be able to sense His direction on a variety of levels.

Do make decisions with others. Whoever is involved in the decision needs to be in agreement.

Do include all family members in the decision-making process. Habits are caught, not taught. Mentor your kids through the process.

Do remain flexible. Once a decision is made, continue to pay attention to the Spirit.

Do make decisions with confidence, remembering you are free to make a mistake! There will be times He will be silent when you seek His direction.

Do be sensitive to His re-direction. All the necessary guidance is not always given at once.

Do be sensitive to the still small voice of guidance. The farther we are away from depending on God, the louder He might have to shout.

Do be prepared to be “on your own.” It is possible to be personally in the will of God, though out of the will of God for a group.

Don’t impose your level of understanding or experience on others. God leads according to our level of dependence.

Do accept the Lord’s private teaching. There are some truths that we have to experience for ourselves.