Basic or Complex

Oh decisions….

You, like me, make them each and every moment.

Did you get up this morning? Put on a clean pair of underwear or boxers (hopefully)? Had that routine cup of coffee with an extra shot of vanilla? Eggs or cereal or drive-thru? Update a Facebook or Instagram status?

Those are basic decisions.

Did you consider your words before you spoke? A positive or negative outlook?  Couldn’t stop at just one beer? Did you look at porn this week? Believe the persistent lie that you aren’t good enough or even worthy? What genuine respect did you give your boss or spouse or best friend or stranger?

Those are slightly more complex decisions.

Regardless of the size of decision, it is a choice that your mind consciously or subconsciously makes.  Since, Philippians 4:8 states, “whatever is TRUE, whatever is NOBLE, whatever is RIGHT, whatever is PURE, whatever is LOVELY, whatever is ADMIRABLE---if anything is excellent or praiseworthy---think about such things.”

So, are those words of bitterness or hurt or even anger true, noble, right, pure, lovely, or admirable? Is feeding your addiction (whatever it may be) true, noble, right, pure, lovely, or admirable? Furthermore, are those negative thought patterns twisted with lies true, noble, right, pure, lovely, or admirable?

I’ll assume, not.

This week, I was faced with two rather large decisions. In my mind, I’ve done the classic pro vs. con list; the consequence vs. benefit dilemma; and even the safe and responsible vs. the unknown and potentially risky choice.  As I awoke this morning, laid in bed longer than normal, and simply asked God, “what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable?”

Regardless, of the size of the decision, basic or complex, it is also a decision to include God. So, I challenge you to ask yourself today, “is it (whatever it may be) true, noble, right, pure, lovely, or admirable?” 

In the midst of decisions,

Charlene