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Last week's post contained Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken." I asked a coworker what came to her mind with the poem. Her answer was 'choices' and I agree. I think about the poem most often when I am faced with a decision. Unfortunately, it is rare that it is a simple and clear choice between two paths.
I've been playing "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" on my XBox and just recently finished the main storyline. The open world allows you to travel at will and complete quests as and when you please. What I like about the main storyline is that it is clear what you must do next, you really just play along. Here's the trouble I have in my own life, making those decisions.
Sure, I struggle with the everyday decisions of what am I going to eat for dinner? It's 8:00 right now and I haven't decided yet. But the bigger decisions, ones that are not the choice between this and that (further education, dating/marriage, career, etc.), I struggle with.
So, how do you cope with these decisions?
Sure, I struggle with the everyday decisions of what am I going to eat for dinner? It's 8:00 right now and I haven't decided yet. But the bigger decisions, ones that are not the choice between this and that (further education, dating/marriage, career, etc.), I struggle with.
So, how do you cope with these decisions?
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I've been struggling with a very big decision lately. Then, a Facebook friend of mine (with no knowledge of that struggle) posted this verse.
"...We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you." -- 2 Chronicles 20:12
When struggling with a big decision, it's best to be patient (which is tough), pray regularly and ask others to pray with/for you, and fast to show God how important it is to you to receive guidance. When you're fasting, every time you realize that you are hungry, remember why you are fasting and let God know again and again that you need guidance. It'll come, but it may not be in the way or in the time frame that you would like.
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