Ephesians 2:19-22 ·
Psalm 18(19):2-5
Luke 6:12-19
Why You Should Pray Before Making a Decision
In today’s Gospel, Jesus prayed to His Heavenly Father for wisdom before choosing twelve men of faith who loved Him and would remain faithful to His purposes (see also John 14:21-14).
Before taking a step in life—especially one that may define your future—or making a significant or critical decision, do you pray? Can prayer accomplish anything? “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13).
Jesus also taught the importance of bringing our requests to our Heavenly Father. If Jesus spent the entire night in prayer before making an important decision, how much more should we “never stop praying” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and read His Word to seek His wisdom and guidance?
When we call on the name of the Lord, we lift our minds to God and enter into a bond—a relationship between a Father and His son or daughter. This relationship includes companionship and sacrificial love. These qualities are reflected in the example of the apostles.
Today, we celebrate the feast of the Apostles Simon the Zealot and Judas, son of Alphaeus. They were companions of Christ, present from the early days of Christianity. In today’s Gospel, we hear how Christ chose them. Ultimately, they gave their lives for the sake of the Kingdom, whose faith has been passed down to us. We are called to recognize those whom God has sent to us: people of faith and angels in disguise.
I urge you to pray to our Heavenly Father, who loves us and gave His Son to die for our sins. May He help us live righteously on earth and guide us toward eternal bliss in heaven. Amen.
Fr Joseph Osho