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¨
Rehema (Guest) on August 13, 2019
This one speaks to me deeply.
Janet Sumari (Guest) on August 10, 2019
Such a beautiful quote! π·
Shamsa (Guest) on August 1, 2019
Faith is the bridge between where I am and where God is taking me. β Unknown
David Nyerere (Guest) on July 28, 2019
Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them. β Mahalia Jackson
Sharifa (Guest) on July 19, 2019
James 4:7-10 β "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."
Josephine (Guest) on July 18, 2019
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. β Matthew 11:28
Rose Mwinuka (Guest) on July 16, 2019
Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to. β Unknown
Abdillah (Guest) on July 16, 2019
Philippians 3:12-14 β "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
Raphael Okoth (Guest) on July 13, 2019
1 Corinthians 15:54-57 β "When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.' 'Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?' The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Tambwe (Guest) on July 4, 2019
You donβt need great faith; you need faith in a great God. β Unknown
Jane Malecela (Guest) on June 30, 2019
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing. β 1 Peter 3:9
Josephine Nduta (Guest) on June 21, 2019
God love never fails.
Anna Malela (Guest) on June 20, 2019
Faith is not the absence of fear; it is the presence of trust. β Unknown
Rose Kiwanga (Guest) on June 10, 2019
Beautiful and meaningful quote. πΈ
Raha (Guest) on June 8, 2019
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. β Romans 3:23
Salima (Guest) on May 29, 2019
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. β Romans 16:20
Mary Mrope (Guest) on May 24, 2019
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. β Matthew 6:34
Zubeida (Guest) on May 14, 2019
Beautiful and meaningful quote.
Latifa (Guest) on May 12, 2019
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. β Revelation 21:4
Amir (Guest) on May 11, 2019
Faith is the assurance that Godβs plan is better than your dreams. β Unknown
Juma (Guest) on May 7, 2019
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. β Hebrews 11:1
Samuel Were (Guest) on May 5, 2019
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. β Ephesians 2:8
Zubeida (Guest) on May 1, 2019
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. β Saint Augustine
Abdullah (Guest) on April 30, 2019
Romans 5:1-5 β "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because Godβs love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."
Anthony Kariuki (Guest) on April 28, 2019
Let your faith be bigger than your fears
Sekela (Guest) on April 20, 2019
Philippians 3:20-21 β "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
Mzee (Guest) on April 18, 2019
This is one of the most relatable quotes Iβve come across in a long time!
Janet Mwikali (Guest) on April 18, 2019
God's promises are always true
Mwanajuma (Guest) on April 17, 2019
Faith is the key to unlocking the promises of God. β Unknown
Richard Mulwa (Guest) on April 11, 2019
Faith is the fountain of prayer. β St. Augustine
Janet Sumari (Guest) on April 9, 2019
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. β 2 Corinthians 5:17
Diana Mumbua (Guest) on April 2, 2019
Faith believes the impossible because it sees the invisible. β Unknown
Khamis (Guest) on March 21, 2019
When God closes a door, He opens a window. But itβs up to you to have the faith to find it. β Unknown
Grace Mligo (Guest) on March 11, 2019
May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! β Psalm 29:11
Anna Kibwana (Guest) on March 9, 2019
Colossians 3:1-4 β "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
Moses Mwita (Guest) on February 28, 2019
In faith, all things are possible
Anna Malela (Guest) on February 23, 2019
1 Corinthians 12:12-14 β "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one bodyβwhether Jews or Gentiles, slave or freeβand we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many."
Kazija (Guest) on February 22, 2019
1 John 5:14-15 β "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears usβwhatever we askβwe know that we have what we asked of him."
Hellen Nduta (Guest) on February 22, 2019
Trust in the Lord; He knows the way
Edwin Ndambuki (Guest) on February 19, 2019
Walk by faith, not by sight. β 2 Corinthians 5:7
Latifa (Guest) on February 17, 2019
Straight to the point, love it!
John Mwangi (Guest) on February 8, 2019
God's promises are always true
Nashon (Guest) on February 3, 2019
1 Timothy 6:17-19 β "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
Stephen Kikwete (Guest) on February 2, 2019
This one speaks to me deeply. π Iβve been searching for motivation and clarity, and this quote came at the perfect time. It speaks to a place in my heart that really needed healing, and itβs comforting to know that others have felt this way too. The depth and emotion behind these words are undeniable, and theyβve given me a new sense of hope. Itβs amazing how a quote can connect with you on such a personal level. Thank you for this gift of inspiration!
Grace Majaliwa (Guest) on January 23, 2019
Let your faith be bigger than your fear. β Unknown
Habiba (Guest) on December 21, 2018
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end. β Lamentations 3:22
Elizabeth Mtei (Guest) on December 13, 2018
He must increase, but I must decrease. β John 3:30
Zubeida (Guest) on December 11, 2018
This one speaks volumes!
Frank Macha (Guest) on December 8, 2018
1 Corinthians 12:12-14 β "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one bodyβwhether Jews or Gentiles, slave or freeβand we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many."
Miriam Mchome (Guest) on December 4, 2018
1 Timothy 6:17-19 β "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
Rose Waithera (Guest) on November 20, 2018
Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way
Josephine Nduta (Guest) on November 10, 2018
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."
Mzee (Guest) on November 9, 2018
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."
Latifa (Guest) on October 28, 2018
This quote brightened my day. π Iβve been feeling pretty down lately, but this quote really brought a ray of sunshine into my life. Itβs incredible how something so simple can have such a positive impact on your mood. Iβm so grateful for this moment of positivityβitβs just what I needed to lift my spirits and remind me that brighter days are always ahead. Thank you for posting something that spreads so much joy and light!
Kijakazi (Guest) on October 14, 2018
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. β Philippians 4:19
Raphael Okoth (Guest) on October 12, 2018
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."
Emily Chepngeno (Guest) on October 11, 2018
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. β John 14:1
Charles Wafula (Guest) on September 30, 2018
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. β Philippians 4:6
Irene Akoth (Guest) on September 21, 2018
John 10:9-11 β "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Kheri (Guest) on September 19, 2018
Luke 15:20-24 β "So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, βFather, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.β But the father said to his servants, βQuick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Letβs have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.β So they began to celebrate."