“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa and fast for me. Don’t eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my female servants will also fast in the same way. After that, I will go to the king even if it is against the law. If I perish, I perish.” (Esther 4:17)
 
Does the risk outweigh the cost? We all take risks throughout the day. Getting to work we might drive our cars or even ride a bike. We take a risk in believing other drivers are paying attention to the road and are safe. We take a risk when we apply for job. The risk is either we are going to be able to get the job or not. When someone asks how we are doing? We take a risk in being vulnerable if we answer truthfully and we allow the opportunity for them to get to know us. The risk is still out there how our response will be received. If it is received well, then we can possibly openly communicate with this person. If it is not received well the possible relationship ends in heartbreak and disappointment.

Every day we take risks some are major while others we do without thinking. Does the risk outweigh the cost choosing. Not taking the risks can be harmful for us choosing not to apply for job and not make adequate income can lead us into not taking care of our basic need’s food, shelter, utilities, and transportation. If what we are risking does not allow us to take care of these four areas of our lives, then it does not outweigh the cost, and we should instead choose something else that would benefit us.

​There are several simple ways we can figure out if what we are doing is worth the risk. We should also seek to ensure that the risk does not cause harm to ourselves or others if it causes harm, then we should not do it. To figure out if we should do it, we can seek guidance from wise counsel like a pastor, a counselor, or even a mentor. They can weigh in on our situation and see if it is worth the risk. We can pray over the situation. Listen for the Holy Spirit’s guidance for what we should do in the situation. We can take time to fast and pray wait to hear clear direction from God. The right decision on what to do will come to you for your major decisions.
 
Praying,
Stacy Watkins