Bible Verses About Making Tough Decisions

My beloved friends, life often presents us with difficult choices that test our faith and values. As children of God, we can turn to His holy word for guidance when facing uncertain roads.

The scriptures provide profound examples of biblical figures who sought the Lord’s direction when confronted by impactful decisions. Moses ascended Mount Sinai to commune with God before leading the Israelites out of captivity. Esther bravely chose to approach the king, risking her life for the sake of her people. Jesus himself withdrew to the garden at Gethsemane, praying in anguish before submitting to God’s plan.

In times of decision, we would do well to emulate their humility, courage and surrender. The Lord promises that if we acknowledge Him, He will make our paths straight. He will give us the wisdom to choose rightly if we but ask in earnest.

God also counsels us to wait patiently for clear direction. As the Creator of all things, He sees the fullness of time and space – realities that evade our human eyes. The Lord works to reveal His purposes on His schedule.

When confronted by difficult options, we can have confidence that the Lord’s guiding hand remains upon us. He promises to give us insight, illuminate our thinking and direct our choices, if we sincerely seek His face.

Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about making tough decisions.

Seeking God’s Wisdom in Decision Making

James 1:5
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, upbraideth not; it shall be given him”

Proverbs 2:6
“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge understanding”

Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”

Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; be ye thankful”

Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct thee teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye”

Trusting God’s Guidance Even When Unsure

Proverbs 16:3
“Commit thy works unto the Lord , thy thoughts shall be established”

Isaiah 30:21
“Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, when ye turn to the left”

Psalm 37:5
“Commit thy way unto the Lord ; trust also in him; he shall bring it to pass”

Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”

Scriptures About Choosing Between Difficult Options

Psalm 25:12
“What man is he that feareth the Lord ? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose”

1 Kings 3:9
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”

Proverbs 8:10
“Receive my instruction, not silver; knowledge rather than choice gold”

Proverbs 18:15
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge”

Prayer for Discernment and Clarity

Philippians 1:9-10
“This I pray, that your love may abound yet more more in knowledge in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere without offence till the day of Christ”

Psalm 119:125
“I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies”

Proverbs 3:21
“My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom discretion”

James 3:17
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated, full of mercy good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy”

God’s Promise to Give Us Wisdom

1 Corinthians 1:30
“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption”

Ephesians 1:17
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom revelation in the knowledge of him”

James 1:17
“Every good gift every perfect gift is from above, cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning”

Proverbs 2:7
“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly”

Waiting Patiently on the Lord

Psalm 27:14
“Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord”

Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, not be weary; they shall walk, not faint”

Psalm 130:5
“I wait for the Lord , my soul doth wait, in his word do I hope”

Lamentations 3:25
“The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him”

Asking God to Reveal His Will

Romans 12:2
“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, perfect, will of God”

Ephesians 5:17
“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is”

Colossians 1:9
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom spiritual understanding”

Psalm 143:10
“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness”