Fortunately we only have a few really important decisions to make in life. – What career to follow, who to marry, where to live, what medical procedures to follow. These decisions are mind-blowing and involve a great amount of prayer and guidance. It is good that these events are limited in number as they can be energy sapping and a matter of sleep deprivation.
The smaller decisions in our lives are numerous and daily. They are ‘silly little nothings’. Almost too small to notice. but they should still fall within God’s guidance. Without guidance, we could say afterwards ‘If only I hadn’t done that’ or ‘If only I hadn’t said that.’ In our hectic lives we don’t always stop and think, ‘Do I walk down this road?’ or ‘Do I buy porridge or fruit?’ But they could have an effect on our lives.Going down that particular road, we could be subject to a mugging (unlikely). Or going to the cereal section instead of the fruit, we might meet a friend and have an important conversation (more likely)
That is where we can listen, as it says in the text ‘Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there, if I make my bed in the depths, You are there. Psalm 139:8 This is where we can trust God to always be with us, He says He will never leave us or forsake us. He will give us a ‘blanket’ guidance. He will be our rock, shield and resting place, whether the decisions are big or small.. He is always there, He will take care of our ‘silly little nothings.’