Agonizing over a decision?

Stand at the crossroads..ask where the good way is, and walk in it..you will find rest for your souls. Jer 6:16 NIV

Do you ever reach a crossroads in your life and agonize over which way to turn?
Whether it's a relationship issue, a major purchase, selling your house, a move, retirement, or a career choice.

Crossroads aren't restricted to age or inexperience.
I'm over fifty (that's still young, isn't it?), and I still experience crossroads in my life.
I'm facing one now with my writing.
Nothing life-threatening, but still a major decision with long-reaching consequences.

What do you do?
Do you close your eyes, pick a direction, and continue along on your own?
Or do you beg God to hold you by the hand and lead you, to give you strength for the journey?

Over the next few weeks, I'll share more about a door that God has opened for me, an answered prayer, but an opportunity that both thrills and worries me.

I can choose to close my eyes and continue on my own, or I can beg Him to hold my hand, to alleviate my fear, to provide the strength and peace only He can provide. 

I choose God's way.

  

So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Is 41:10 NIV

What about you?

What crossroads are you facing?

How will you respond?

Overwhelmed by tough times?

Can't see a way out? 

Don't believe Satan's lie. That's not the case. Ever.

Tough times are part of the journey. 

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)

Tough times help us grow. 

"There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine..." (I Peter 1:6-7 NLT)

What can you do to break the bondage?

Pray. 

Focus on God first, and then others. 

Take a step forward. 

Know God's heart for you, and trust the road He has you on, 

even when you can't see where it leads. 

Are you overwhelmed by tough times today?