Be purposeful and intentional, making each action count. Remember that everything you do has a consequence, whether good or bad. Don’t waste your life! These are a few of the thoughts racing through my head at the moment.

            Knowing what to do, or when to do it can be difficult at times. When contemplating whether to do, or not to do something, do you ever think to yourself… “What will others think of me? How will this affect my reputation? What if I am made fun of?" Or… do you find yourself doing things impulsively, paying no attention to the consequence? If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably done both.

            I think there must be a balance between these two very different thought processes. On one hand, it is good to take into consideration the probable outcome of each action, and base your decision on that. But letting yourself get caught up in worry and fear is no way to live your life. On the other hand, charging ahead carelessly and neglecting to think things through doesn’t sound like a very good alternative.

Andy Andrews, when writing about making responsible decisions says… “My life will not be an apology. It will be a statement.”

What are a few questions you might ask before making that final decision?  Some that come to mind are… “How will this action affect my life and the life of those around me? Will this bring honor to the God who made me, or in the end, will I regret my actions?”

“Never doubt in the darkness what God has revealed to you in the light.”

If God is leading you to do something, move forward and trust that He will guide your steps. But if He closes that door, know that it is for your eternal best, and be confident that there are bigger and better things ahead for you.

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." - Jeremiah 29:11

~ Olivia