But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. —Daniel 1:8
Life is full of decisions. Every single day, we face a barrage of choices: what we should eat, how to use our time, whether to work out or watch television. Years of making these small, regular decisions form habits. We don’t often give them much thought, and if they were founded on Godly guidance, there’s no reason to worry. If they are poor decisions, however, they can come together to create very terrible habits. What began as eating out on weekends, for example, can lead us to do so every day and potentially develop an unhealthy lifestyle. But if such a small choice can snowball and affect our entire bodies and wellbeing, what about the larger issues we sometimes face? We are bound to stumble across these big selections. Will we cheat on our spouse? On our taxes? Will we fall into a cycle of telling lies? No matter which options you face, you can turn to God for guidance and wisdom. Our heavenly Father is very pleased when we pray to Him, and asking for help when making choices further shows our devotion and acceptance of the fact that we can do nothing without Him. Asking God directly should always be the first step when you’re making an important decision. Turning to the Word is also essential. The Bible can show us examples and give us guidance through all situations, no matter the gravity. Today, take time to examine your habits, both new and old. Search your heart and ask our Father for wisdom to face the decisions of each new day.
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