Friday Fight 251: When Decisions Wait

Every Friday morning, during my quiet time with the Lord, He faithfully places something on my heart that speaks to the subtle, internal battles many of us face. This is Friday Fight 251.

When Decisions Wait

There is a quiet kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from too many activities, but from decision-making fatigue. It settles in when the noise grows louder, the pressure feels heavier, and the fear of choosing wrong begins to weigh on the soul. In those moments, the battle isn’t really about options; it’s about urgency and trust.

How many of us are standing at a crossroad of decisions we know will reshape our lives? Whether it’s returning to school, changing careers, moving, navigating a relationship, or responding to a call, decision-making is unavoidable. The question is not if they will come, but how we will choose to face each one.

The Decision Not to Decide

Every day we make choices. Some good, some poor, and others without even realizing we’re choosing at all. Sometimes we decide for ourselves, sometimes others decide for us, yet other times life keeps moving while we stand still. But what happens when we’re faced with a decision we truly cannot make? When we’re unsure, conflicted, fearful, or worn down.

What is our decision-making process then? Do we weigh the pros and cons of each choice? Do we count the cost of time and money? Seek advice from others? Or do we pray and leave the decision to God? Here’s a truth we don’t hear often enough: Sometimes the wisest decision we can make is choosing not to decide.

The Pressure of Urgency

Darkness thrives in urgency, making everything feel rushed, immediate, and final. In these moments, the world whispers, “If you don’t decide now, you’ll miss it.” “If you wait, you’ll lose it.” “If you hesitate, you’ll fail.” Urgency and impulse breed fear, which clouds our discernment. Fear will push us into decisions we were never meant to make. One thing to remember is, when you don’t know what to do, don’t do anything.

Psalm 27:14 reminds us, “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord” (NLT). Waiting is not weakness or hesitation; it is an act of faith and courage. In our pause, God invites us to trust Him, to seek His guidance, and to align our hearts with His wisdom. Stillness before the Lord is not idle—it is sacred, and it is in this waiting that clarity and peace often come.

Giving the Decision to God

If you are facing a decision that will greatly impact your life — or the lives of those around you — and you are unsure what to do, then consider this:

Give the decision to God.

Wait.

Pray.

Listen.

God is not rushed.

God is not pressured.

And God is not limited by the timelines we create.

Clarity often comes after obedience, and obedience often looks like waiting.

You don’t need to force clarity.

You don’t need to rush peace.

You don’t need to decide in an attempt to relieve anxiety.

Darkness is evil. We cannot say we do not know the Lord's will in a given situation. We only have to seek God’s will, and He will come upon us like the freshness of a spring morning. When you aren’t sure what to do, wait until you do. God is still working in the pause.

As you wait on God’s timing, remember that the Holy Spirit is at work even in the quiet. Trust that the pause is not empty, but a sacred season in which hearts are prepared, wisdom is revealed, and peace is quietly made known. Courage is found not in rushing but in resting in the faithfulness of the Lord.

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In His Grace,

Pastor Shannon

River Church

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