DECISIONS
That word decisions can bring up varied responses. For me it depends on what the decision is about. One thing I have noticed as my experience living with chronic illness has progressed, some decisions are automatically done for me, some decisions are easy, and some are complicated.

Because I have Celiacs Disease, when it comes to food, my decisions are simple. If it is gluten free, yes. If it is not gluten free, no.
A bit of an aside, but I tend to get in a routine when it comes to what I order at restaurants or buy at the store. I like to keep it simple, so when I go to one restaurant, for example, I always order the same thing- Bison Burger on a gluten free bun. 🙂
But also being a spoonie, having to think about energy level, some decisions mean taking into account how it will affect my energy level. It has been humbling when I pray to admit to Jesus that I am not the man I used to be and ask for strength.
A few years ago, I began to experience panic attacks. I didn’t know what was happening. Anxiety would hit full force and thoughts would battle in my mind. I found out that due to two of my chronic illnesses, Fibromyalgia and Celiacs, I also have depression/anxiety disorders. I got the help I needed and most days are back to normal. But when presented with a major decision, it is like hundreds of possibilities flood my mind. I am so thankful for prayer and meditation on the word and on Jesus to quiet my thoughts.
In a few weeks, I might be presented with a major decision. Yikes. But I will pray and seek the Lord. 🙂
When it comes to decisions involving serving the Lord and showing his love, it comes automatic. I gladly accept opportunities to share Jesus and his love.
The one decision that I made that I will never regret was the decision to dedicate my life to Jesus in July 1989. I was already a Christian. I believed in Jesus. But at that moment, I gave my life to serve Jesus. There have been ups and downs, twists and turns in the path, hardships and struggles. But they all led to my present life and ministry. Because of that decision, I can have moments like last Saturday evening visiting a Yazidi family for the first time and sharing with them about Jesus having been a refugee during his early earthly life.
For a fun ending to my post today, I am trying to decide which look is better concerning a beard. I will post pictures and you can comment 1, 2, 3 or 4for what you like. 🙂
Picture 1- No Beard

Picture 2- Short Beard

Picture 3- Full Beard

or #4- Short Beard most of the time but a Santa look for Christma

Thank you for reading. God Bless.
Decisions can be tough! Praying God will guide you to do what is best. But so thankful you decided to follow Jesus. I vote 1 or 2. Can’t wait to here the results!!
Ditto here too
Thank you for praying little sister. I will be doing a poll on some meaningful in the future. Stayed tuned. ❤️❤️❤️
You’re welcome!
What a great post!! I get overwhelmed by decision, we’re presented with wayyyy tooo manyyy choices!!! But I’ll agree with you, the best and most unwavering decision I’ve ever made was in following the Lord!❤️
Also fun pictures, they all look nice but I’m always a fan of the “short beard” on men so I’ll make a choice and “decide” on number two!! 😊
Thank you little sister ❤️😀❤️
Wow you do look different with a beard however being Santa for children at Christmas is always a blessing 🙂 ❤
Santa for Christmas 😀
You would be great at it 🙂
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“I am so thankful for prayer and meditation on the word and on Jesus to quiet my thoughts.” This here brother is gold! I’m a tie between #1&2…isn’t it nice to have your family share in this decision 😉
Thank you little sister. Yes it is fun to involve my family. I will be involving again on something meaningful ❤️😀❤️
Looking forward to it ♥️
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I think #2 is good but #4 can be fun for Christmas 🙂
Thank you Megan ❤️😀❤️
May God continues to strengthen you. Having Jesus and sharing His good news to people is a great blessing. And my favourites are 1 &4.
Yes it is a wonderful blessing. Thank you little sister ❤️😀❤️
#4! 🙂
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The Lord is for you big bro. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me and they rod and staff comforts me”. Love that part of the Psalms.
My heart prays for you. You are strong in Him.
And the beards definitely ” 1″ 😁
Thank you for prayers little sister. ❤️