You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
Isaiah 55:12
Have you ever had a feeling about something—a direction you needed to take in life or a place or person you should avoid? Maybe right now you have this type of sense about a new job or career direction, a relationship or a big purchase.
In times of indecision many people wish they could know which choice is the right one. The good news is that, as believers, we can receive direction in nearly every step we take.
When we train ourselves to be led by Holy Spirit, we become better able to understand and follow the direction God is leading us to go in our lives. And one of the ways he leads us is with a feeling of peace.
Sometimes a decision can seem logical but something just feels wrong. You may not understand why, but for some reason you just don’t feel peace about it. Listen to that feeling.
Other times, everything in your mind says “No!” but your gut says “Yes!” Deep down, you have a sense of peace about the situation. In times like this, carefully set out in that direction and keep checking back to see if you still have that same sense of peace as you go. Pause often to sense what Holy Spirit is telling you.
Learn to look for this sense of peace when you are looking for direction. Allow Holy Spirit to guide you and you will have amazing confidence with every decision.