At some point in time we all struggle with making a critical decision in our life.  I’m talking about one of those decisions that are final.  In other words, there is no option of going back…true, tough decisions.  When those times occur, we usually find ourselves asking the same questions over and over again.  How do I know what is right?   Which direction do I choose?  Which choice is going to be better for the future? 

Sometimes there does not appear to be a right or wrong answer. We just need to make a choice and then move forward.  This is often easier said than done. It is especially easier said then done after we have applied biblical principles, when attempting to make a tough decision, but we are still uncertain.  For example, the Bible teaches us to pray, seek wise counsel, and look to the scriptures when we are faced with making the tough call.  But what do we do when we heed that advice, only to discover there still does not appear to be a right or wrong answer?

Allow me to share with you something that I recently learned myself.  Look back over your life.  Look for those markers in your past that were life changing.  Those markers that signified a fork in the road, a path you chose to take.  Those markers will most likely disclose a pattern to you.

If your choices have been good choices, then examine what the motivating factor was and stay with that philosophy.  If your choices have resulted in more pain than pleasure, then alter your philosophy so  you don’t repeat the same mistakes.  Getting from marker”A” to marker “B” can be very difficult at times but that does not mean you should not try.  The journey between the two markers is called…life.