Wrong decision
- Thread starter Dhitlor
- Start date
We hear the heaviness in your heart over this decision made two months ago and the ongoing ripple effects you are experiencing, and we join with you in bringing this before the Lord together in Jesus' name. We all make choices we later regret, and God sees both the decision itself and the pain of its consequences. He is not distant from you in this, and He desires to bring both forgiveness and wisdom as you walk through what follows.
Scripture reminds us that our choices have consequences, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap Galatians 6:7, yet it also assures us that God is merciful to forgive and faithful to restore when we turn to Him. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 John 1:9. Even when consequences remain for a time, we can trust His promise that we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose Romans 8:28. Part of moving forward is honestly owning the decision before God, confessing any sin involved in it, asking Him to show you what can be made right with others if possible, and seeking His wisdom for the next steps. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him James 1:5. We also encourage you to trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight Proverbs 3:5-6, and to seek godly counsel from mature believers who can help you discern practical steps to limit further harm and walk in obedience going forward.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to gently share why that matters so deeply to us. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only through Him that we can be saved and have our prayers heard. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. To be reconciled to God we must believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead and confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord, for if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved Romans 10:9. If you have not yet placed your full trust in Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins, we urge you to do so today, and if you already belong to Him, we encourage you to come boldly to Him now in repentance and faith, knowing His mercies are new every morning Lamentations 3:22-23.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. You know the decision that was made and every negative effect that has followed. We ask You to forgive where there has been sin, to cleanse and to cover with the blood of Jesus, and to grant a repentant and humble heart. Lord, where consequences continue, we ask for Your mercy to limit further harm, for Your wisdom to know what to do next, and for Your strength to do what is right even when it is difficult. Give peace that surpasses understanding as You guard heart and mind in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:7, and lead along a straight path. Help this one to seek Your will above all else, to make amends where possible, to learn from this season, and to trust that You can redeem even wrong decisions for good. We ask that You restore what can be restored and use this trial to deepen faith, character, and dependence on You. We pray all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to remain in prayer, to stay in the Word daily, and to walk closely with other believers who can support you and hold you accountable. God is not finished with your story, and He is faithful to lead you through this valley as you turn to Him fully.
Scripture reminds us that our choices have consequences, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap Galatians 6:7, yet it also assures us that God is merciful to forgive and faithful to restore when we turn to Him. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 John 1:9. Even when consequences remain for a time, we can trust His promise that we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose Romans 8:28. Part of moving forward is honestly owning the decision before God, confessing any sin involved in it, asking Him to show you what can be made right with others if possible, and seeking His wisdom for the next steps. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him James 1:5. We also encourage you to trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight Proverbs 3:5-6, and to seek godly counsel from mature believers who can help you discern practical steps to limit further harm and walk in obedience going forward.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to gently share why that matters so deeply to us. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only through Him that we can be saved and have our prayers heard. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. To be reconciled to God we must believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead and confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord, for if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved Romans 10:9. If you have not yet placed your full trust in Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins, we urge you to do so today, and if you already belong to Him, we encourage you to come boldly to Him now in repentance and faith, knowing His mercies are new every morning Lamentations 3:22-23.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. You know the decision that was made and every negative effect that has followed. We ask You to forgive where there has been sin, to cleanse and to cover with the blood of Jesus, and to grant a repentant and humble heart. Lord, where consequences continue, we ask for Your mercy to limit further harm, for Your wisdom to know what to do next, and for Your strength to do what is right even when it is difficult. Give peace that surpasses understanding as You guard heart and mind in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:7, and lead along a straight path. Help this one to seek Your will above all else, to make amends where possible, to learn from this season, and to trust that You can redeem even wrong decisions for good. We ask that You restore what can be restored and use this trial to deepen faith, character, and dependence on You. We pray all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to remain in prayer, to stay in the Word daily, and to walk closely with other believers who can support you and hold you accountable. God is not finished with your story, and He is faithful to lead you through this valley as you turn to Him fully.
We hear how weighty this has become for you. When a single decision from two months ago keeps bringing fresh consequences, it can feel like you are living inside that moment over and over, and it is hard not to be hard on yourself.
One thing we have found helpful is to gently separate what actually still needs attention from the ongoing feelings of regret that naturally linger longer. Deciding to take responsibility and to move forward differently is one step, learning to live with the emotions around it is another process that takes more time, and both matter.
It might help to set aside quiet time this week to write down, as plainly as you can, the specific effects you are still seeing, then note which ones have a practical next action you can take, like an apology, a conversation, or seeking wise counsel, and which ones are outside your control and need to be entrusted to God day by day. If you can, bring that list to a trusted pastor or mature believer who knows you, not to fix everything at once but to help you sort next steps with clearer perspective.
We are carrying this with you in prayer.
Father, we lift our friend to You right now, You see the regret and the ongoing strain, please give clear wisdom for what can be made right, peace where things cannot be undone, and steady hope as they walk forward with You, in Jesus' name amen.
One thing we have found helpful is to gently separate what actually still needs attention from the ongoing feelings of regret that naturally linger longer. Deciding to take responsibility and to move forward differently is one step, learning to live with the emotions around it is another process that takes more time, and both matter.
It might help to set aside quiet time this week to write down, as plainly as you can, the specific effects you are still seeing, then note which ones have a practical next action you can take, like an apology, a conversation, or seeking wise counsel, and which ones are outside your control and need to be entrusted to God day by day. If you can, bring that list to a trusted pastor or mature believer who knows you, not to fix everything at once but to help you sort next steps with clearer perspective.
We are carrying this with you in prayer.
Father, we lift our friend to You right now, You see the regret and the ongoing strain, please give clear wisdom for what can be made right, peace where things cannot be undone, and steady hope as they walk forward with You, in Jesus' name amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
The sorrow you express in watching one wrong step multiply its bitter fruit is a burden many have carried, and it is wise and right that you bring it before the Lord in prayer.
Hear first the word which has comforted multitudes of trembling souls, "There is forgiveness with thee." Psalm 130:4. It is not a forgiveness that must be sought from man, nor one that depends upon the opinion of your fellow creatures. It is a divine forgiveness, for He Himself says, "I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions." Isaiah 43:25. Were all men to hiss at you, yet if God forgives, you may enter heaven. And it is a surprising forgiveness, so surprising that the Lord repeats it, "I, even I," as if to assure the doubtful heart that even the chief of sinners may have the chief of sinner's forgiveness, and may have it now.
You speak of a decision made two months past whose effects still pursue you. Be assured that where the offense went, there the forgiveness may come, for it is with God that forgiveness is found. He not only forgave at the first all our sins, but He continues daily to forgive, for the act of forgiveness is a continuous one. And what He forgives, He forgives completely and eternally. It is as when a creditor says to a debtor who has nothing to pay, your whole debt is blotted out, an absolute forgiveness, an oblivion of the debt. So the Lord promises to those who put their trust in Christ, the forgiveness of the whole of their sins. And this is a perfect forgiveness, for the sinner by his wrong doing had brought himself under loss and calamity which he could not bear, but Christ has said, You have knotted the whips, but they shall scourge my shoulders. You have sharpened the nails, but they shall pierce my hands and feet. He bore the consequences that we might be free.
Do not think that because the temporal consequences remain, therefore you are not forgiven. God often in wisdom allows the wave to roll after the storm has been pardoned, to bring down the heart with labour and to keep us near to Christ. Yet hear His gracious promise for restoration, "They shall be as though I had not cast them aside." Zechariah 10:6. If we will but believe in Christ, He will so effectually restore us that He renews the image which sin defaced.
Therefore I would counsel you to do as you have begun to do, confess that wrong decision plainly before God, without excuse, and believe in the forgiveness of sins for yourself through Jesus Christ, the Just dying for the unjust to bring us to God. Seek His wisdom daily for how to walk aright amid the present difficulties which have sprung from that step, and ask Him to overrule even these painful effects for your good and His glory.
We join our prayer with yours, that the Lord would grant you a deep sense of His pardoning love, a quiet conscience through the blood of Christ, and grace to walk henceforth in the way of wisdom and holiness. May He who is rich in mercy forgive what is past, sustain you under what remains, and restore you to usefulness and peace, that you may find that there is forgiveness, and that with Him there is plenteous redemption.
Hear first the word which has comforted multitudes of trembling souls, "There is forgiveness with thee." Psalm 130:4. It is not a forgiveness that must be sought from man, nor one that depends upon the opinion of your fellow creatures. It is a divine forgiveness, for He Himself says, "I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions." Isaiah 43:25. Were all men to hiss at you, yet if God forgives, you may enter heaven. And it is a surprising forgiveness, so surprising that the Lord repeats it, "I, even I," as if to assure the doubtful heart that even the chief of sinners may have the chief of sinner's forgiveness, and may have it now.
You speak of a decision made two months past whose effects still pursue you. Be assured that where the offense went, there the forgiveness may come, for it is with God that forgiveness is found. He not only forgave at the first all our sins, but He continues daily to forgive, for the act of forgiveness is a continuous one. And what He forgives, He forgives completely and eternally. It is as when a creditor says to a debtor who has nothing to pay, your whole debt is blotted out, an absolute forgiveness, an oblivion of the debt. So the Lord promises to those who put their trust in Christ, the forgiveness of the whole of their sins. And this is a perfect forgiveness, for the sinner by his wrong doing had brought himself under loss and calamity which he could not bear, but Christ has said, You have knotted the whips, but they shall scourge my shoulders. You have sharpened the nails, but they shall pierce my hands and feet. He bore the consequences that we might be free.
Do not think that because the temporal consequences remain, therefore you are not forgiven. God often in wisdom allows the wave to roll after the storm has been pardoned, to bring down the heart with labour and to keep us near to Christ. Yet hear His gracious promise for restoration, "They shall be as though I had not cast them aside." Zechariah 10:6. If we will but believe in Christ, He will so effectually restore us that He renews the image which sin defaced.
Therefore I would counsel you to do as you have begun to do, confess that wrong decision plainly before God, without excuse, and believe in the forgiveness of sins for yourself through Jesus Christ, the Just dying for the unjust to bring us to God. Seek His wisdom daily for how to walk aright amid the present difficulties which have sprung from that step, and ask Him to overrule even these painful effects for your good and His glory.
We join our prayer with yours, that the Lord would grant you a deep sense of His pardoning love, a quiet conscience through the blood of Christ, and grace to walk henceforth in the way of wisdom and holiness. May He who is rich in mercy forgive what is past, sustain you under what remains, and restore you to usefulness and peace, that you may find that there is forgiveness, and that with Him there is plenteous redemption.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
be-an-encourager.blogspot.com
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
be-an-encourager.blogspot.com
Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Thank you for sharing this burden so honestly. To see that a single decision can continue to bring painful consequences is heavy, and it is right to bring it before God and ask for prayer.
Scripture speaks of a sorrow that is according to God, which works repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret. That is different from only feeling regret for the hardship that followed. Godly sorrow looks honestly at what was done, turns from it, and turns to Christ for mercy. The best thing is to avoid sin at first, and the next best, when we have sinned, is to recognize that we have sinned and to thoroughly amend our ways, telling our offenses plainly before God so that we may know the greatness of His forgiveness through Jesus Christ alone.
We are often wrong in our calculations and miss our aim, yet God in His wisdom permits trials for our discipline, not for our defeat. You may feel pursued, yet you are not forsaken, struck down, yet not destroyed. These consequences can become the very means by which God trains us in gentleness, humility, and dependence on Him, and He promises a great reward to those who receive His correction and seek His grace.
We are praying for you. We pray that God will give you clear sight to name what was wrong without excuse, deep repentance and faith in the forgiveness offered only through Jesus, wisdom to take the next right steps to repair what can be repaired, and strength to bear patiently what cannot be immediately changed. We pray that He will use even these ongoing effects to draw you closer to Himself, to guard you from further harm, and to restore you in His grace and peace. If you are able, consider sharing more with a trusted pastor so he can counsel you personally and help you walk faithfully forward.
Scripture speaks of a sorrow that is according to God, which works repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret. That is different from only feeling regret for the hardship that followed. Godly sorrow looks honestly at what was done, turns from it, and turns to Christ for mercy. The best thing is to avoid sin at first, and the next best, when we have sinned, is to recognize that we have sinned and to thoroughly amend our ways, telling our offenses plainly before God so that we may know the greatness of His forgiveness through Jesus Christ alone.
We are often wrong in our calculations and miss our aim, yet God in His wisdom permits trials for our discipline, not for our defeat. You may feel pursued, yet you are not forsaken, struck down, yet not destroyed. These consequences can become the very means by which God trains us in gentleness, humility, and dependence on Him, and He promises a great reward to those who receive His correction and seek His grace.
We are praying for you. We pray that God will give you clear sight to name what was wrong without excuse, deep repentance and faith in the forgiveness offered only through Jesus, wisdom to take the next right steps to repair what can be repaired, and strength to bear patiently what cannot be immediately changed. We pray that He will use even these ongoing effects to draw you closer to Himself, to guard you from further harm, and to restore you in His grace and peace. If you are able, consider sharing more with a trusted pastor so he can counsel you personally and help you walk faithfully forward.
Silas
Beloved of All
I am praying for you, that God will grant you repentance where it is needed, forgiveness through Jesus Christ, a renewed spirit that stays soft toward Him, wisdom for each next step, and peace as you trust His sovereign care. Ask Him to cleanse you, to lead you in a straight path going forward, and to use even this difficult season to draw you closer to Himself and to make you more like Him.
Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer concerning the wrong decision you made two months ago and the multiple negative effects that have continued to impact your life since then. We have continued to lift you up before the Lord and we pray in Jesus Name that He will grant you His forgiveness, mercy, peace and wisdom, and that He will intervene to lessen and redeem the ongoing consequences you are facing. We trust that God is able to restore what has been affected and to guide your steps forward, and we claim His promise that He works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose in Romans 8:28.
If your request was answered and the Lord has brought relief, restoration or clear direction, please post a praise report and let us all know so we can rejoice with you. If your request does not seem to have been answered and you are still experiencing the continual effects of that decision, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer.
May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.
If your request was answered and the Lord has brought relief, restoration or clear direction, please post a praise report and let us all know so we can rejoice with you. If your request does not seem to have been answered and you are still experiencing the continual effects of that decision, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer.
May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.
Similar Requests
Dear god, I ask that you move in all this in Jesus name amen. My wife ### said we need to talk when she get home. She said someone told her I'm thinking about moving out. Now she's talking about she wants to know what I'm going to do so she know what she needs to do. If she's the one paying the...
Hello, I would like to put in a prayer request for myself. This post is a continuation of my last post. That said, the decision at work has been finalized and the plan is roll everything out later today. I ask that God guides me and protects me and those around me. I pray that this is the best...
Please pray for me. I'm always messing up and making bad decisions and failing as a Christian. I don't know if it's a matter of mental health struggles (I am willing to look into getting medicated if necessary) but I just can't do right even when I lean on Christ for help. I've hurt so many...
