Do more than just praying

DECISIONS are like a steering wheel in the life of every person. What you decide will steer your life in the direction you chose. Almost everyday there are decisions to be taken – either good or bad, serious or simple, right or wrong. Taking decisions is part and parcel of life.

A person who takes a good decision is better than a person who takes a wrong decision, but a person who takes a wrong decision is better than a person who takes no decision at all. Failing to take a decision is like waiting – and hoping – that someone will come and do what you are supposed to do. For me it’s a sign of weakness and fear.

Many people delay by running away from taking decisions. Most will say; “I have prayed about it, I’ll wait on the Lord”. That’s the most inappropriate excuse I have ever had in life. I understand the praying part, but I don’t get the waiting part.

The Bible clearly states that faith without deeds (action) is dead. So you should pray about the circumstance then decide on the action (the direction) you must take, and since you have already prayed, you must believe that God will influence your decisions.

General examples: you can't keep on being abused in a relationship either physically or emotionally, and all you say is I’m praying about it and waiting on the Lord.

My friend let me advise you, decide to leave that relationship before it’s too late. When you are hungry you must go and look for food with the hope that God will provide, or do you also pray and wait upon the Lord? Pray, decide and go and get it. — Eric Shikobela, via e-mail