Peace in the Midst of Decisions

Finding God’s Steady Hand When You Don’t Know What to Do

A mother sits in her car outside the clinic, her thoughts racing. Should she get the flu shot? What if it helps? What if it harms? She feels the weight of responsibility pressing on her chest — not just for herself, but for her child.

It’s not only about the vaccine. It’s about fear — that quiet, aching fear that asks, “What if I fail to protect what I love most?”

In moments like this, we long for peace — not the kind that comes from having every answer, but the kind that comes from knowing the One who does.

“The man who has God for his treasure has all things in One.”— A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God

Tozer’s words remind us that peace doesn’t come from outcomes, but from presence — God’s presence. When our hearts are tangled in “what-ifs,” God gently calls us to rest in His sovereignty. The peace He gives isn’t a shallow calm; it’s the deep assurance that we are held, even when life feels uncertain.

The Sacred Work of Trust

“Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.”— Oswald Chambers

Chambers’ wisdom echoes through every anxious heart. We often believe peace will come after the decision — when everything turns out right. But true peace begins before the outcome. It grows in the soul that has learned to say, “Lord, even if I don’t understand, I trust You.”

God’s peace holds both joy and sorrow, the good and the painful. He does not promise that our choices will be easy, but He promises to walk with us through every outcome.When we seek Him more than certainty, peace begins to bloom — slowly, quietly, like dawn breaking through fog.

Philippians 4:6–7 tells us,

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

That “guard” is like a divine shield. It doesn’t block hard circumstances — it protects your soul from being undone by them.

The Gentle Wisdom of Faith

When you face a decision like getting the flu shot, faith doesn’t demand blind acceptance or denial of concern. It invites both heart and mind to be still in God’s presence. Faith asks: What is guiding my choice — fear, pride, pressure, or peace?

As Tozer wrote,

“When you kill time, remember that it has no resurrection.”— A.W. Tozer

This is a gentle reminder that indecision born of fear keeps us spiritually paralyzed. Time spent in worry is time not spent in worship. God calls us to make choices prayerfully, informed by wisdom, and surrendered to His care — trusting that He can bring good through whatever lies ahead.

Reflection & Journaling Prompts

1. What fears surface when you think about making health decisions for yourself or your family?

2. How can you let go of the need for perfect control and replace it with trust in God’s character?

3. Recall a past moment when God gave you peace in the middle of pain — what did you learn about His nature then?

4. What voices (God’s, fear’s, others’) are influencing your current decision?

5. Write a letter to God beginning with the words, “Lord, I release this decision into Your hands because…”

Prayer Prompt

Lord, teach me to rest in Your goodness when I cannot see the whole picture. When anxiety rises like a storm, let Your peace anchor my heart. Give me wisdom to choose from a place of faith, not fear, and remind me that Your hand holds me in both health and hardship. You are good in the sunshine and in the rain — constant, kind, and wise beyond my understanding. I trust that whatever comes, You will work it for good. Amen.

Closing Reflection

Oswald Chambers once wrote,

“Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.”

Your peace doesn’t rest in the outcome of a medical choice, but in the character of your Shepherd. Whether you get the flu shot or decide to wait, walk forward with a quiet confidence that God is already in your tomorrow. He is the same in both good and painful times — not shifting with circumstance, but steady as love itself.