One essential part of making a Godly decision is getting the order of events correct. Note that we are told to first submit, then He will make our paths straight. We don't pick a path, then ask God to make it the way we want it, yet this is the more frequent pattern I see. One author said the first step is a prayer of indifference - indifference to anything but God's will. Once our hearts are set only on what God wants, then and only then can I hear His still small voice. Matt 6:33 says to seek first His kingdom. We've got to get the order correct.
Am I really interested in what God wants? If so, I will pray a prayer of indifference, putting aside my own agenda so that I can hear what God says and will follow His lead.
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