1 Kings 22:1-8

As Christians we have learned the importance of including God is our daily life as we turn to Him for counsel when faced with important decisions.  God wants to be a part of the ordinary and daily routine of our lives and because of that we should never consider a major decision without having first gone to the Lord for His opinion.

There is a Vacation Bible School song which tells us, "First you pray, first you pray, the second you see a problem come your way."  I am sure God smiles when He sees the children singing this song, for it is one of the best things young folk can learn.

By practicing going to God for guidance we can know that He is always near us.  When we approach the Throne of God for His input we are placing our trust in Him.  Children will learn to trust and turn to Him when there is trouble.  And we know there will be trouble.

But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, "First seek the counsel of the LORD."  (1 Kings 22:5)

When I need to make a difficult choice, instigate a life-changing move, or just face tomorrow with confidence, first I pray and seek God's Word for me.  He will communicate, just listen.

Read 1 Kings 22:1-8 here.

Listen to an audio of 1 Kings 22:1-8 here.