Choices

Many of us can remember a time when we were faced with a decision that was especially tough. This was a time when fear of the unknown perhaps almost debilitated us. In preparation, we explored the pertinent options available, but perhaps most possibilities did not seem attractive or even workable. Maybe we reached out to ask trusted friends for their advice, only to find this group, some religious and some not, provided no clear solution; even conflicting opinions arose. After all our efforts, we were still faced with making the decision and we anticipated several consequences that could be huge and the worst ones arose in our minds, first. Our concerns contained, “What was right to do?” “Would the final choice help some people?” “Would the final choice hurt some people?”  “Would the final choice alienate us from some people whom we desired approval?” In the end, there was only one reasonable pathway to the solution: ask the Holy Spirit to help with the choices, then search God’s word for any guidance available. During such struggles, while you pray intently for all parts of the issue, you must keep an open mind for any possible solutions. Finally, the decision is yours to make, along with the repercussions of the choice and its delivery. Do you listen to some of your friends with conflicting opinions or do you trust how the Holy Spirit has guided you to an acceptable decision that honors God? When you have prayed and kept an open mind, make the best decision this pathway has provided. Once done, trust the Holy Spirit to work out unseen details and ease your fears. Always continue to pray and determine if you should make adjustments to your decision. If you ask the Holy Spirit for help and move forward following godly principles, in the end the result will be acceptable to God. As His servants, what else could we desire but to please Him?