How to Make Major Decisions

The job is almost done. We thank to God, but we cannot say that we’re very happy of what we just did. Sometimes you must choose.

Making Major Decisions

It is a shame to cut down or destroy a tree recklessly, but as a result of a landslide, this tree was likely to fall and block the road, so the decision was made to cut it down. Besides, with its roots broken, it was likely to die soon anyway. The decision to cut down the tree was a responsible one.

Making a major life decision should be done with careful consideration and with the utilization of the tools God has placed at our disposal. These tools may include:

Prayer, asking God to guide us to do what is best;
Consulting with someone trusted, according to the situation: a spiritual elder or priest, a parent or spouse, our employer, a friend;
Fasting and other ascetic practices that reduce outer distractions and make us more open to discerning the will of God;
Being attentive to the movements and inspiration of the Holy Spirit within our mind and heart.

Much labor and effort is needed saw the tree into manageable pieces that can be carried away.

Everything looks nice from the couch. However in cold the things can be different.

Besides the tangled bushes, the abundant sawdust concur to a very “pleasant” experience overall.

The chainshaw is broken and you’re alone in the woods. Be prepared for setbacks and things not going as planned.

Often a major work is accompanied by smaller details. If we neglect to properly attend to the details, the work may be ruined.