{"id":2534,"date":"2015-11-07T13:20:22","date_gmt":"2015-11-07T18:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/prayerplainandsimple\/?p=2534"},"modified":"2015-11-07T13:20:22","modified_gmt":"2015-11-07T18:20:22","slug":"a-prayer-for-a-decisive-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/prayerplainandsimple\/2015\/11\/a-prayer-for-a-decisive-mind.html","title":{"rendered":"A PRAYER FOR A DECISIVE MIND"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cO Lord, listen to my cry;<\/strong><\/em>
\n give me the discerning mind you promised.\u201d (Psalm 119:169)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Today we echo the prayer that David prayed for a decisive mind. God’s Word is able to renew, restore, and transform our minds, healing the damage that our sin and trauma have caused. With His Word in our minds and hearts, we can become discerning, decisive believers who hear His Word, are led by His peace, and can firmly stand behind the decisions we make \u2013 both large and small, knowing He led the way.<\/p>\n

Father,<\/em>
\nYou have brought me so far. <\/em>
\nI used to be so very indecisive, fearful that I would follow the wrong path, <\/em>
\nbut Your grace has taught me to trust Your still, small voice with me. <\/em>
\nYour peace is\u00a0the deciding factor in decisions both big and small. <\/em>
\nI am crying out to you for wisdom in each decision I make! <\/em>
\nYour Word has promised it to me, I and am cashing in on that promise as Solomon did. <\/em>
\nThank You! <\/em>
\nThank you for giving me the wisdom I need to solve the problems I am facing! <\/em>
\nThank you for giving me the wisdom I need to navigate the challenges at work!<\/em>
\nThank you for giving me the wisdom I need to care for my body and soul!<\/em>
\nThank you for giving me the wisdom I need to allocate my time according to your will!<\/em>
\nThank you for giving me the wisdom I need to balance my life with joyful activities!<\/em>
\nThank you for giving me the wisdom I need to care for my family and friends!<\/em>
\nThank you for giving me the wisdom I need to budget my finances!<\/em>
\nThank you for giving me the wisdom I need to succeed in life in every capacity for Your glory alone!<\/em>
\nAmen<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cO Lord, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.\u201d (Psalm 119:169) Today we echo the prayer that David prayed for a decisive mind. God’s Word is able to renew, restore, and transform our minds, healing the damage that our sin and trauma have caused. 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