Recently, I was reminded by a friend that life is full of decisions and in order to do one thing, you must automatically choose not do something else. Well, often, life will throw big decisions at you that you may not feel well prepared for. Here’s my advice, despite the fact that I’m only fourteen.
Step One: Abide in Him. You cannot have sufficient wisdom, peace, or joy in the situation if Christ is not in you. Go back to the word, go back to the main reason for everything you do (glorifying Him), and go back to worshipping God. As Psalms 37:4 says, “Delight in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (NIV) If your eyes are on the situation instead of Christ you will sink.
Bringing us to our second step: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6 - NIV) Step Two: Prayer. James 1:5 says “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.” (NIV) God gives you clear direction through the word, through divine revelation (the Holy Spirit), and even through other people, so be listening. 
Here we are at Step Three: Seek Counsel. I bet there is someone you can trust to give you counsel on at least one decision in your life. Maybe they are not someone you would trust with every situation, but you can learn something from them. Surround yourself with fellow Christians, those who will build you up with godly wisdom, and not tear you down with worldly wisdom. So to recap, in the midst of tough decisions: Abide, Pray, Seek.~ Sophia Wise
Sophia Wise is a high school freshman. She is growing in Christ and
worshiping Him through her musical talents--singing and playing the guitar and
piano. She attends Veritas Classical Schools of SWGA. When she is not playing
music, she can be found painting shoes
and listening to the Christian band
named Switchfoot, her all-time favorite
band.
