Luke 6: 12-13. In this passage we see Jesus Christ making an example for us to observe and follow. Prior to him choosing the twelve among his disciples he embarked on an all night prayer. As was customary with him he was out on a mountain. He probably did not have this exercise that was to follow, as his only prayer item. Most likely there were other things to pray for and about. In the the same breath, we cannot rule out that part of his prayer was guidance in the decision he was to make. He probably prayed for the twelve also.
Is there something to learn here? Absolutely! If Jesus saw the importance of prayer, what about us mere mortals? With us there is a margin for error since we are fallible human beings. We may be caught up with life`s challenges at the point of making important decisions. Our decisions may also be clouded by our emotions of what we want rather than what is needful.
It is imperative to seek the LORD before making decisions that will affect the journey and the future. It is all the more better if the decision was ratified by God, even if it does not make sense, than make the one that makes sense and it end up being a wrong decision.