Some decisions don’t matter. It’s insignificant what color shirt you wear, or which cereal brand to buy. But, some decisions change everything, even the entire trajectory of your life, such as: Whom should I marry? Where do I go to school? Should I move to this town, or the other? The goal is to make the right decision, and ultimately to honor God, making sure we align with Him. How do we do that? I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but when facing decisions ask yourself:

Have I surrendered to God and His will? Have I prayed for wisdom and humility? Have I talked to others for their perspective and wise counsel? Are my motives pure and in line with God and His word? What are the pros and cons of making this decision? How will this affect my family? After making sure you have covered all the above, ask yourself: What is the desire of my heart? Which response provides the most peace, excitement, and clarity for my life? In other words, what makes the most sense? What is the best and wisest course of action?

The list is not exhaustive, yet it provides a framework to think through things. It has benefited me, and I hope and pray it benefits you, too.