Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. – James 4:13,14
We would not know what would happen in the next hour. What more, tomorrow or next week. And hence, how can we make good decision?
To me, the best decision we can all make is to decide base on the Lord’s will. But, this is easier said then done. Most of the time, we rather do our own things and in our own ways rather than having a third party to interfere with our plans. We want to get it done and over with, fast, our way. Meanwhile, there is another category of people who doubt this God will thingy and discern that if everyone knows His will, everyone would be God and everyone would be prosperous and successful. There would be no problem in this world. To me, the answer is simple. Because, we never ask, or if we do ask, we never do what God discerns us to do (James 4:2,3). If we do do all these, there would surely be no problem in this world.
Meanwhile, for some of us, we are either lost or not knowing what His will is. Decision making with God can be a dilema for many. Not really.
From these passages, I could find some simple steps to discern God’s will. This is how I do it.
Firstly, always ask God first. Pray.
Secondly, discern whether what we do would bring peace and would not break His heart. James 3:18 says Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. Do not give in to sudden urge of decision. Take a step back to think. Let Him speak to us in our heart whether what we are deciding would bring peace in us. Just be patience because God will make all things beautiful in His time. If there is no peace, back down. If there is, move on.
Thirdly, if there is neither peace or discord sown, we can still take a step of faith and ask God for His blessing to move forward.
Forthly, bring God along the way. He is delighted to go alongside us. Decision making with God is a journey and a partnership.
Fifthly, an important one. Praise God, and give thanks in all circumstances and whatever the outcome would be. It will be good.
I have come to learn that prayers, patience and practices, make perfect. Having good councellors too can help in our decision make.
Seeking His will is actually easy but can be uncomfortable. However, the outcome is always good & rewarding, irregardless. Doing His will is the first decision that we all need to make, and agree. The rest will follow.
To me, the best decisions made yet are still those that He wills.
Dedicated to the one who's made the biggest impact in my life. It's time to carry on...
Loumaji 
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