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Decisions, Choices

Every day, we are faced with the possibility of having to make decisions. Choices that we make could affect our day or even influence the rest of our lives. I find it very challenging to make decisions. To know if what we are choosing to do is the right way to go. Here are a few principles that I've heard of -  Use the Bible as your grid. As you are in tune with the Father, you will begin to naturally walk in the works God has already prepared for you. To do the things He has already begun to put in your heart. Ask yourself if this decision brings freedom or bondage in your life? And will it contribute to you walking in the fullness of all that you are called to be?   For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. - Ephesians 2:10 For bigger decisions, seek counsel from people in whom you trust. Prayer is great help, not only by yourself but also with others. Make your own decisions after weighing wha

Short-term amnesia

Sometimes, I think my kids, especially Naomi has short-term amnesia. She will do something and will forget about it, like it never happened. The other day, Daniel and I took her to the Dr. for her yearly checkup. The Dr. asked her if she was enjoying her summer and what she had been doing. She replied by saying, " Oh nothing, I just sit at home and color all day. ". The Dr. gave me one of those sidelong glances, while I giggled like a silly girl. I spend all my days entertaining these little monkeys. They are fairly occupied most days, - swimming, skating, art, dancing, the park, library or something. So, I wasn't sure what she meant by her " coloring " comment. She did something similar, recently. Someone asked her if she saw fireworks for the 4th of July. And, she said that she didn't. The kids actually sat on top of the car and watched fireworks from the hill. She didn't seem to remember(Or, maybe didn't think it was special enough to mention