I have been in the middle of change in this period of my life at work and at home.  The changes are requiring me to make decisions that impact the lives of many others.  At times, I am overwhelmed and partially paralyzed by so many choices that lay before me.  I would continue to drift in that direction if I was not purposeful in sorting out these issues.  It seems as if I cannot make some of those decisions fast enough, others require me to wait on the decisions of others, and yet others take considerable more time to sort out.

The ones that take longer to sort out require me to weigh multiple options.  Many times, I am choosing between a good option and another good option and I need more information to help make the right choice.  The right choice isn’t necessarily the expedient one. I love to get the perspective of others.  I seek the insights of others and try to look at the issue from their side of the fence.  I am a feedback junkie.  In the Bible it states: Proverbs 11:14 (NKJV) “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.”  Being out there on your own is a very dangerous place to be.

After getting all that input, the ability to stop and slow down completes this process.  It is when I am in those quiet times that I am able to hear that still small voice of God.  Following that peace helps to confirm and solidify those tough decisions that need to take place.  I am thankful for His peace that is a guidepost in my life.  May you take the time to slow down and listen to Him and follow the direction that He can only give.