Decisions, Decisions…

Have you ever had a decision you knew you needed to make but you kept putting it off?

I’ve been there for awhile now. And by awhile, I mean a little over three months.

 

In that time, I’ve struggled with fear, uncertainty, irritability, and routine insomnia. Just a heavy spirit overall–I haven’t been able to get away from it.

I know what God wants me to do, and I want to obey Him, but I haven’t been sure of the outcome. Am I supposed to be? Is it even considered faith if I insist on having things in perfect order before I obey? Sure, there’s something to be said about preparation before making a big decision, but are circumstances ever perfect to obey?

Last week, I vowed to obey. No more putting it off. After all, delayed obedience would still be disobedience.

So I did it. I really did! Took one deep breath and just let it out: “I’ve decided to retire and be a stay-at-home mom.” Phew! Did I just say that?!?!

Although I was nervous about how that conversation would go with my manager, it actually went very well. In fact, he even asked me if I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

“Yes!”

Obedience is scary, isn’t it? It tests us (Deuteronomy 13:3-4).

• Do we really love God (2 John 6; John 14:23-24)?
• Is He really our Master (Romans 6:16)?
• Do we really have faith in Him (Romans 1:5)?

He promises to protect us when we obey Him, dear one (Psalm 5:12). We may not know what lies on the other side of obedience, but neither did Abraham when he left his home town to the land that God would show him (Hebrews 11:8). When we make that decision to obey Him no matter what, He declares us “right” with Him–and there’s no other place I would rather be (Romans 2:13). We need not fear if we know He is leading us. He will give us His favor (Deuteronomy 6:3). Even more, He will grant us peace and set us free (James 1:25).

Decisions, decisions… Which one are you putting off?

Come alongside…What about you? Have you had to make a tough decision lately? Are you still trying to muster up the courage to do so? What can you do today to move you in that direction?

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