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Wisdom for Decision-Making: 15 Bible Verses to Guide Your Choices
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Wisdom for Decision-Making: 15 Bible Verses to Guide Your Choices
Making decisions can be difficult and overwhelming at times. We often find ourselves at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take. In these moments, seeking guidance from the Word of God can provide us with the wisdom we need to make the right choices. Here are 15 powerful Bible verses that will help you navigate through life's decisions with grace and clarity.
Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." π
Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." π
Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." π«
Proverbs 16:3 - "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." π
James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." ποΈ
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." π
Proverbs 4:23 - "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." β€οΈ
Mark 8:36 - "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" π
Philippians 4:6-7 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." π
Proverbs 19:21 - "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." π
Matthew 7:7-8 - "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." πͺ
Romans 8:28 - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." πΊ
John 15:5 - "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." π³
Proverbs 12:15 - "The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice." π
1 Peter 5:7 - "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." π
As Christians, we are fortunate to have the guidance of the Bible and the teachings of Jesus to navigate through life's decisions. By seeking God's wisdom through prayer and immersing ourselves in His Word, we can find clarity and direction. Remember, God loves you, and He wants what is best for you. Trust in Him, lean on His understanding, and allow His guidance to lead you towards a fulfilling and purposeful life. May God bless your decisions and guide you on the path of righteousness. Amen. πβ¨
Exactly what I needed today! π This quote resonates so deeply with what Iβm going through right now. Itβs amazing how a few simple words can carry so much wisdom and relevance. Truly, it feels like this quote was handpicked for me, as it speaks to the challenges and emotions Iβve been facing lately. Thank you so much for sharing thisβitβs given me the push I needed to keep going and remain hopeful!
π₯Husna
Guest
May 22, 2020
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. β Colossians 3:15
π₯Chris Okello
Guest
May 22, 2020
Such wisdom in just a few words. Iβll be thinking about this all day.
π₯Nancy Kabura
Guest
May 18, 2020
I lift up my eyes to the mountainsβwhere does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. β Psalm 121:1-2
π₯Stephen Kikwete
Guest
May 8, 2020
Trust in the Lord; He knows the way
π₯Edward Lowassa
Guest
May 6, 2020
Faith grows by stretching, not by comfort. β Unknown
π₯Mzee
Guest
May 4, 2020
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 β "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lordβs word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words."
π₯Ali
Guest
Apr 21, 2020
Love this, so inspiring! π
π₯Omari
Guest
Apr 18, 2020
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. β Thomas Aquinas
π₯Joseph Kiwanga
Guest
Apr 10, 2020
Praise the Lord!
π₯Monica Adhiambo
Guest
Apr 6, 2020
1 John 3:16-18 β "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
π₯Anna Malela
Guest
Apr 5, 2020
Acts 2:42-47 β "They devoted themselves to the apostlesβ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
π₯Alice Wanjiru
Guest
Mar 31, 2020
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. β Matthew 11:28
π₯Rashid
Guest
Mar 29, 2020
This one really hit home. Iβm going to share it with my friends.
π₯Tabu
Guest
Mar 28, 2020
And Jesus said to him, βGo; your faith has made you well.β Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road. β Mark 10:52
π₯Linda Karimi
Guest
Mar 26, 2020
Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way
π₯John Mwangi
Guest
Mar 3, 2020
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. β Hebrews 4:12
π₯Baridi
Guest
Feb 27, 2020
Titus 3:3-7 β "At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life."
π₯Ruth Mtangi
Guest
Feb 26, 2020
Such great wisdom in few words!
π₯Victor Sokoine
Guest
Feb 22, 2020
Mercy triumphs over judgment
π₯Nasra
Guest
Feb 15, 2020
Faith isnβt a feeling. Itβs a choice to trust God even when the road ahead seems uncertain. β Dave Willis
π₯Warda
Guest
Feb 3, 2020
1 John 2:15-17 β "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the worldβthe lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of lifeβcomes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."
π₯Shamsa
Guest
Feb 2, 2020
Matthew 7:24-27 β "Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."
π₯Omar
Guest
Jan 29, 2020
Matthew 5:3-10 β "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
π₯Grace Njuguna
Guest
Jan 28, 2020
Faith is resting in the fact that God has everything under control. β Unknown
π₯Anna Mchome
Guest
Jan 28, 2020
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. β Psalm 145:18
π₯Joseph Mallya
Guest
Jan 26, 2020
Faith begins where worry ends. β George Mueller
π₯David Chacha
Guest
Jan 24, 2020
Matthew 5:3-10 β "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
π₯Nashon
Guest
Jan 21, 2020
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 β "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lordβs word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words."
π₯Jamal
Guest
Jan 20, 2020
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. β Deuteronomy 33:27
π₯Isaac Kiptoo
Guest
Jan 17, 2020
This quote lifted my spirits!
π₯Joseph Kawawa
Guest
Jan 15, 2020
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. β Galatians 6:9
π₯Peter Mugendi
Guest
Dec 30, 2019
This really resonates with me. π¬
π₯Mazrui
Guest
Dec 30, 2019
A little faith will bring your soul to heaven; a great faith will bring heaven to your soul. β Charles Spurgeon
π₯Peter Otieno
Guest
Dec 13, 2019
Timely reminder, thank you! β°
π₯Mwanakhamis
Guest
Dec 6, 2019
Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light. β Helen Keller
π₯Hawa
Guest
Nov 27, 2019
Wow, so thought-provoking! π§
π₯Joyce Aoko
Guest
Nov 24, 2019
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
π₯Betty Kimaro
Guest
Nov 16, 2019
Romans 6:5-7 β "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sinβbecause anyone who has died has been set free from sin."
π₯Fredrick Mutiso
Guest
Nov 5, 2019
So simple, yet profound.
π₯Edward Chepkoech
Guest
Nov 2, 2019
God timing is perfect
π₯John Mwangi
Guest
Oct 20, 2019
Hebrews 10:35-36 β "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."
π₯David Musyoka
Guest
Oct 16, 2019
For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. β Psalm 100:5
π₯David Kawawa
Guest
Oct 16, 2019
2 Timothy 4:6-8 β "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that dayβand not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
π₯Ali
Guest
Oct 10, 2019
Philippians 2:9-11 β "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
π₯Margaret Mahiga
Guest
Sep 29, 2019
James 3:13-18 β "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such βwisdomβ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."
π₯Masika
Guest
Sep 26, 2019
You always post quotes that spark a new perspective in me. Keep up the good work!
π₯Josephine Nduta
Guest
Sep 21, 2019
John 15:5-8 β "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Fatherβs glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."
π₯Mwagonda
Guest
Sep 15, 2019
2 Timothy 1:7-10 β "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy lifeβnot because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."
π₯Amir
Guest
Sep 14, 2019
2 Corinthians 5:16-20 β "So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting peopleβs sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christβs ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christβs behalf: Be reconciled to God."
π₯George Mallya
Guest
Sep 10, 2019
Matthew 25:14-18 β "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his masterβs money."
π₯Nora Lowassa
Guest
Sep 10, 2019
Colossians 3:12-14 β "Therefore, as Godβs chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
π₯Lydia Wanyama
Guest
Sep 8, 2019
Ephesians 6:14-17 β "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
π₯John Mushi
Guest
Sep 7, 2019
1 Peter 1:13-16 β "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"
π₯Moses Kipkemboi
Guest
Sep 7, 2019
Faith is believing in advance what only makes sense in reverse. β Philip Yancey
π₯Jaffar
Guest
Sep 7, 2019
Your faith may falter, but Godβs faithfulness never will. β Unknown
π₯Ramadhan
Guest
Sep 4, 2019
Such a positive message!
π₯Kenneth Murithi
Guest
Sep 2, 2019
Exactly what I needed to hear. π―
π₯Mashaka
Guest
Aug 31, 2019
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! β Psalm 31:24
π₯Andrew Mahiga
Guest
Aug 17, 2019
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. β Matthew 18:20