I've been hearing of more people lately who have literally had life-or-death decisions to make...decisions that keep them awake night after night.

One man had to decide whether the hospital should "pull the plug" on his terminally ill father...a couple had to decide what to do about their child, born deformed...a doctor had to decide whether to let a young patient become part of an experimental program to research a cure for a debilitating disease...a mother had to decide whether to bail her son out of jail "one more time" or let him "learn a lesson." What is so distressing about these types of choices is that there are no "right" or "wrong" answers.

But be encouraged tonight. The Lord's thoughts, concerning any agonizing choice you may have to make, are at your disposal. Paul not only assures us that we have the mind of Christ, he also tells us that, "The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except a man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God that we may understand..." (1 Corinthians 2:10-12, NIV).

If you have an agonizing choice to make, I beg you to stop struggling to find the answer with your carnal mind. Surrender to the Spirit of God instead. Wait on Him for His mind on the matter and His understanding, but be prepared...His answer may surprise you. But, rest assured, with His answer will come sweet dreams.

Precious Jesus, You know the agonizing decision I face. Grant me a fresh anointing of Your Spirit of wisdom tonight. You hold the key to all things and I know that even in this situation, You will be glorified. Thank you for the peace of knowing that, in You, I will make the right choice. In Jesus' Name, Amen.