“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17)
The world’s best ice cream shop is very close by. You may think you’ve had better, but trust me when I say they serve the creamiest, most flavorful varieties I have ever had. And of course they offer everything from a sundae with a brownie or cookie base, to the single scoop of your dreams.
There’s only one problem…there are so many options to choose from! This may not seem like a problem, but for someone who likes many flavors, it can be down right stressful.
While choosing ice cream flavors may not rank in the top ten of crucial life decisions, there certainly are other areas of life that really do weigh on us when faced with options.
A few basic questions to ponder may prove useful in such cases;
•Which option will bring God the most glory?
•Which option will be best for my family and my family’s spiritual well being?
•Which option will best utilize the gifts God has entrusted me with?
•As I commit a decision to prayer, which option do I sense the Holy Spirit’s prompting towards?
Why is this grid an important one to think through? I am glad you asked. After a decision is made, especially if it’s a weighty one, doubt may creep in. If that happens, looking back and trusting the process by which you made your decision will be a good place to hang your hat of security.
Difficulty in a situation doesn’t mean it’s bad or the outcome of a wrong choice necessarily. It may mean great things are coming!
Great things, many times are found on the other side of difficult seasons.
Difficulty may also mean you are in a learning time where growth is happening. So, challenging times may ultimately be what is best for us rather than an indication that we took a wrong turn.
Ice cream is ice cream. You can hardly go wrong.
When you make decisions for your life, whatever you do, commit it to the Lord. Living for His glory above all else may have many opportunities and options involved. Whatever the path, if it’s truly for Him, He’ll make it good.
