🌿 How Often Do You Ask God What to Do?
When Was the Last Time You Truly Asked God What to Do?
Even though David was a trained warrior, an experienced leader, and a victorious king, he didn’t depend on past successes. He didn’t assume yesterday’s method would bring today’s victory. Instead, he asked God.
This act of seeking God’s guidance wasn’t just a ritual—it was a relationship. David understood that every battle was unique, and so was God’s strategy. By asking, he acknowledged his dependence on God’s wisdom over his own understanding.
When you pause to ask God, you’re not just seeking answers—you’re building trust. You’re saying, “Lord, I need You more than I need my plans to succeed.” This is the essence of faith: surrendering control and allowing God to lead.
“So David asked God, ‘Should I go out to fight the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?’” — 1 Chronicles 14:10
“Should I go out to fight” showed David already had a plan to fight but it was still subject to God’s confirmation or approval.
David understood that true victory doesn’t lie in swords or strategies—it begins with a Word from above.
Asking God: A Sign of Humility and Wisdom
It takes more than courage to pray before acting. It takes humility and wisdom—qualities David carried into every battlefield.
“Yes, go ahead. I will hand them over to you.” — 1 Chronicles 14:11
God’s answer wasn’t just permission—it was provision. Knowing that God had gone ahead of him gave David a confidence no army could shake.
When you ask God, you’re not just seeking approval—you’re seeking alignment. This alignment ensures that your actions are not only blessed but also purposeful. David’s humility in seeking God’s will reminds us that true wisdom lies in acknowledging our limitations and relying on divine guidance.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6
Asking God is not a sign of weakness; it’s a declaration of trust. It’s saying, “Lord, I choose Your way over mine because Your wisdom is greater than my understanding.”
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David Asked Again—Even After Victory
“Once again, David asked God what to do…” — 1 Chronicles 14:14
Victory didn’t make David overconfident. He didn’t rely on formulas. His dependence on God was not occasional, but continual.
This habit reveals a crucial truth: Success is never a substitute for seeking. No matter how experienced you are, asking God is never optional.
David’s second inquiry led to a different strategy. God instructed him not to attack directly but to circle around and wait for the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees.
This unique instruction reminds us that God’s ways are higher than ours, and His plans are always tailored to the moment.
“As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, for God has gone out ahead of you to strike the Philistine army.” — 1 Chronicles 14:15
Prophet TB Joshua’s Dialogue With God that Birth Emmanuel TV
TB Joshua: Father, my program has been banned from been broadcast on National TV Stations in Nigeria. What Should I do?
GOD: Joshua, I’m aware. I want you to discover yourself. I will give you your own station. It will be called “EMMANUEL TV”
TB Joshua: Thank You Sir
What Does It Mean to ASK?
Let’s break it down:
- To ask is to align with God’s plan.
- To ask is to validate your motives.
- To ask is to invite divine direction.
- To ask is to hear before you act.
- To ask is to walk in faith, not assumptions.
- To ask is to lay a foundation for spiritual dialogue.
- To ask is to surrender your will for His.
- To ask is to trust His timing over your urgency.
- To ask is to acknowledge that His ways are higher than yours.
- To ask is to depend on His strength, not your own.
“You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” — James 4:3
God doesn’t answer just because you prayed—He answers when your motives are right and your heart is aligned.
Faith Is About Relationship, Not Just Results
Many people seek God for miracles and breakthroughs—but they never pursue His voice.
“To learn how to hear from above after prayer is a much greater blessing than what you are looking for.” — Prophet TB Joshua
God desires to be more than a solution—He wants to be your source.
Remember Apostle Paul? He prayed three times for a thorn to be removed. God didn’t change the circumstance, but He answered:
“My grace is sufficient for you.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
Sometimes the answer isn’t what you wanted, but it’s exactly what you needed.
When you ask God, be prepared for answers that refine your character, not just resolve your challenges. God’s answers often stretch your faith, deepen your trust, and align your heart with His purpose.
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. — Isaiah 55:8
God’s answers are always rooted in His love and wisdom. Even when the answer is “wait” or “no,” it’s because He sees the bigger picture. Trust that His response is not a rejection but a redirection toward something greater.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28
Asking God is not just about receiving—it’s about transforming. It’s about becoming more like Christ as you learn to trust Him in every season of life.
Don’t Confuse Motion with Direction
If you don’t hear God clearly, you may start trying different jobs, churches, or relationships—believing movement means progress. But faith doesn’t chase change; it follows God’s voice.
“Lord, what do You want me to do?” — Acts 9:6
Motion without direction can lead to exhaustion and frustration. It’s like running on a treadmill—you’re moving, but you’re not going anywhere. God’s guidance ensures that your steps are purposeful and aligned with His will.
When you pause to seek His direction, you’re not wasting time—you’re saving it. You’re avoiding detours and delays that come from acting on impulse rather than instruction.
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” — Isaiah 30:21
Faith is not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters. It’s about walking in step with God, not running ahead of Him. Trust that His timing and direction are perfect, even when they don’t match your urgency.
Learn to Wait for an Answer
Do You ever hear from God? You keep receiving healing, blessings, > deliverance from God but do you ever hear from Him?
Apostle Paul asked three times for a thorn to be removed, and God responded, “My grace is sufficient for you.” That answer strengthened Paul and kept him on course.
If you don’t learn to hear God, you will keep going from one Church to another for solution and trying one business or the other with the hope that any one that seems to succeed is believed to be God’s plan for you. No, this approach is wrong because “as a Christian it is never proper to base faith on our Improvement after prayer” - Prophet TB Joshua
Waiting for an answer requires patience and trust. It’s in the waiting that God refines your character and aligns your heart with His purpose. Remember, God’s silence is not His absence. Sometimes, He uses the waiting period to prepare you for what’s ahead.
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” — Psalm 27:14
When you wait for God’s answer, you’re not wasting time—you’re investing in His perfect timing. Trust that His delays are not denials but divine appointments. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep listening. God’s answer will come, and it will be worth the wait.
What Should You Do Now?
Ask with faith, not pride. When you approach God, come with a heart of humility and trust. Faith is the key that unlocks divine guidance. Pride assumes you know best, but faith acknowledges that God’s wisdom surpasses human understanding.
Wait for God’s leading, not your logic.
Logic may seem reliable, but it’s limited to human reasoning. God’s leading often defies logic because His ways are higher than ours. Waiting requires patience, but it ensures that your steps are aligned with His perfect will.Align your plans with His purpose.
Before moving forward, evaluate your plans in light of God’s Word and His purpose for your life. Are your goals self-centered or God-centered? Alignment with His purpose brings clarity and peace.Trust His timing more than your tactics.
God’s timing is always perfect, even when it doesn’t match your schedule. Trust that His delays are not denials but divine preparation. Your tactics may seem urgent, but His timing ensures lasting success.Seek confirmation through His Word and Spirit.
God often confirms His guidance through Scripture, prayer, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Be attentive to these confirmations as you seek clarity.Be willing to adjust your plans.
Sometimes, God’s answer requires you to change direction. Be flexible and open to His redirection, knowing that His plans are always for your good.Act in obedience, not hesitation.
Once you’ve received God’s guidance, move forward with confidence. Delayed obedience can lead to missed opportunities. Trust that He will equip you for the steps ahead.Give thanks in advance.
Gratitude is an act of faith. Thank God for His guidance even before you see the results. This demonstrates trust in His plan and His provision.
Declaration Prayer
“Lord, teach me to ask before I act.
Give me the humility to seek Your will,
the patience to wait for Your answer,
and the faith to move only when You speak.
May I never be wiser than my God.
Speak, Lord—Your servant is listening.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Final Takeaway
Victory begins when you ask before you act. Pause. Pray. Listen. Then move with God, not ahead of Him.
➡️Remember, asking God is not just about receiving answers—it’s about building a relationship. It’s about trusting His wisdom, timing, and purpose over your own understanding. When you make seeking God a habit, you’ll find that His guidance leads to peace, clarity, and lasting success.
So, the next time you face a decision, big or small, take a moment to ask: “Lord, what would You have me do?” Trust that His answer will always lead you to His best for your life.
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