Christian Women's Decision Making: How to Trust Your God-Given Wisdom
Christian Women's Decision Making: How to Trust Your God-Given Wisdom
"The voice of fear demands certain proof; the voice of faith is content with confident trust."
Move from Overthinking to Confident Action
Let's be real... how many decisions are sitting in your "I'll pray about it more" folder right now? 😅
If you're like most Christian women I work with, your decision-making process probably looks something like this:
Pray about it (repeatedly)
Make a pro/con list (or five)
Ask everyone you know for advice
Look for "signs" to confirm
Second-guess yourself anyway
Repeat the cycle
Plot twist: This isn't actually wisdom – it's fear masquerading as responsibility.
The Hidden Cost of Decision Paralysis
Trust me, I've been there – staying up late, mentally rehearsing every possible outcome, terrified of making the wrong choice. I thought I was being prudent and faithful, but I was actually stuck in a cycle that was:
Draining my peace
Keeping me from moving forward
Causing me to miss opportunities
Teaching me to distrust my own discernment
The most painful part? I believed God wanted this from me – this exhausting overthinking, this constant second-guessing. I didn't feel like I could choose well, by myself.
What Scripture Actually Says About Decisions
When I discovered that the Bible doesn't actually portray decision-making as this agonizing process. Mind blown.
Look at these examples straight outta the Good Book!
Nehemiah made a bold request of the king without months of deliberation
Priscilla and Aquila moved their tent-making business multiple times
Lydia opened her home to Paul without a committee meeting
The Proverbs 31 woman "considers a field and buys it" – she doesn't form a focus group first!
These faithful people weren't paralyzed by decisions – they were guided by wisdom and moved with confidence.
The "E" in PEACE: Embrace Discernment
In my PEACE Framework, the "E" represents Embracing Discernment – learning to recognize and trust the wisdom God has already placed within you.
Here's what embracing discernment looks like:
Distinguishing between fear and wisdom
Recognizing when "seeking counsel" becomes avoidance
Trusting the internal compass God gave you
Making decisions and moving forward
Learning from outcomes rather than fearing them
Your Next Right Step
Ready to break free from the overthinking cycle? Here's where to start:
Download my free "Permission to Prioritize" mini-workbook HERE, to begin building your decision confidence.
DM me "PEACE" at instgram.com/she.speaks.securely schedule your 30-minute Decision Clarity Call where we'll apply the PEACE framework to a decision you're currently facing.
Because friend, you weren't designed to live stuck in analysis paralysis – you were designed to move forward with confidence. ✨
