Pray the Word with David Platt Godly Decision Making (Numbers 9:8)
Apr 6, 2026
A call to seek God's guidance before making major choices. A look at Moses' example of pausing to hear direction. Practical reminders to pray daily and fast for weighty decisions. A guided prayer asking for wisdom, ordered steps, and care for an unreached people group.
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Pause And Inquire Before Deciding
- Wise decision-making starts by pausing to ask God before acting.
- David Platt points to Moses saying, wait, I want to hear what the Lord commands before anyone acts, making inquiry the default for decisions.
Pray And Fast For Major Decisions
- Ask God explicitly about significant decisions and expect guidance.
- Platt urges concentrated prayer and fasting for major choices like marriage, parenting, church, work, and future direction.
Include God In Everyday Choices
- Keep a habit of inviting God into everyday choices, even small ones.
- Platt models saying, God, lead me in simple acts like where to eat, keeping continual dependence practical and frequent.