Pray Than Prompt

Written By Ashton Owens

“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

AI can give us more information, more options, and more confidence. But Proverbs does not tell us to lean on better data. It tells us not to lean on our own understanding. Christian leadership begins with submission.

Before we ask a tool what to do, we should ask God for wisdom. Before we generate a response, we should examine our hearts. Before we move quickly, we should be willing to pause. The order matters: pray first, listen first, search Scripture first, seek counsel first, then use the tool if it is helpful.

Today’s Reflection

What decision am I trying to solve that I have not fully submitted to God?

Ashton Owens

Ashton Owens writes about faith, technology, leadership, and discernment in the age of AI. He is the author of Artificial Faith, a project helping Christians think clearly, live wisely, and stay anchored in Scripture as the world rapidly changes.

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