Tough decisions, those decisions in which you feel so torn because no matter which way you decide someone gains and someone loses. Those decisions that just make your heart ache as you contemplate the best and worst case scenarios. My challenge this weekend is to come to terms with a major decision and to trust in God to help me decide for the best outcome. It’s tough. When you have 2 paths to choose from but both give you the same level of anxiety. I know in the long run that the results will be okay in the end He will get me through either way. Part of that challenge is setting aside my own desires that tend to cloud my mind and truly seek guidance through prayer. Though it sounds easy enough sometimes it can feel like a real inward battle. The heart and the mind can become conflicted especially when contemplating how the decision may affect those you care about. The fear of making the wrong decision can lead to much anxiety and concern. I truly need God’s intervention. I’m very new to relying on Faith and as a simple man I struggle with an array of emotions such as loss, guilt, overthinking and sadness while anticipating relief, chance at happiness and contentment. I believe the end result comes from a leap of faith. One can only take that leap and recognize that we can only do our best. One way or the other we have to realize that our prayers will be answered even if that answer is not immediate or as we expect. Not always an easy thing to swallow but always an opportunity to learn from and rely on God’s grace and intent for my life. In the end it will be ok.

Lord guide me along my path. Give me strength and courage to make decisions that glorify your will. Calm my inner emotions so that I may have clarity and peace knowing that I do not have to make the hard decisions alone. I trust you Lord to intervene where I fail to trust myself. Free me from my thoughts when I overthink as you already have a plan and know the outcome. Amen.