I sometimes make rash, impulsive decisions. Usually, I second guess my choices, whether they are impulsively made or made after much contemplation. Is that a trust you gut instinct type of behavior or just stupidly impulsive immaturity?
In the rapid pace of the world today, we make split-second decisions all the time. We make millions of small instant choices every day. They are mostly done on instinct, proceeding from the subconscious. We depend on them in life and death decisions when say, driving a car, for instance. We trust those most of the time; why think that the first impulse in more significant decisions is less reliable?
I am not talking about decision-making where more facts need to be gathered. I am not referring to decisions when input from others is required or when the decision is to be made jointly.
I am talking about being decisive and relying on "gut" instinct. I am talking about true believers who the Holy Spirit indwells. We need to learn to know His will for ours, and that is in His Word.
The main thing is all these decisions need to be bathed every day in prayer. If you don't have time to pray, you may have a lot of time to regret. The Lord gives guidance, but I don't believe He speaks directly or audibly. Justin Peters has some good advice on this subject of God speaking.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight. — Proverbs 3:5. ... "Trust," according to Google, is: Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
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