Guided Decisions | Pastor Jon Neitzell

This powerful message takes us deep into the practice of prayer as the foundation for making godly decisions in our lives. We're reminded that even Jesus, who was fully God in human form, consistently withdrew to pray before making major decisions. If the Son of God needed to seek the Father's direction through prayer, how much more do we need this spiritual discipline? The message walks us through multiple biblical examples, from Jesus praying all night before choosing His twelve disciples in Luke 6, to Paul being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in certain regions in Acts 16. What emerges is a profound truth: good decision-making isn't just about having knowledge or wisdom—it's about cultivating a lifestyle of prayer that keeps us constantly tuned to God's voice. We learn that sometimes God leads us to make choices that don't make sense in the natural, that may even seem to contradict what appears logical or safe. The story of Paul going to Jerusalem despite repeated warnings shows us that obedience to God's specific direction for our lives matters more than avoiding difficulty. Prayer isn't just a religious exercise; it's the lifeline that connects us to divine wisdom, timing, and purpose. When we develop the discipline of prayer—whether in the morning, during our commute, or in stolen moments throughout the day—we position ourselves to hear God's guidance in real-time, even when decisions come at us rapidly.