Best Decision: What’s yours?

My husband, Philip, and I could not be more different in so many areas, but I know that’s why God brought us together…that, and I happened to pray for patience. 🤣

But I want to share the one thing that he tells me day in and day out. YOU are the BEST decision I have ever made. Just wow. To hear that from someone who knows your ugly, the deepest parts of your soul and still claims this…it’s humbling. Even after my worst of moments, he will turn to me and tell me that I am STILL the best decision he has ever made. 

Now, I know what many may be thinking. That’s great for you, but I’m not in a committed, supportive relationship right now. I don’t have a spouse, friend, or anyone in my life who loves me unconditionally and walks alongside me in this journey called life. 

I’m going to challenge you that yes, yes you do!  His name is Jesus Christ. And He gave us the most precious gift of all by sacrificing His life for mine, for yours, for ALL!!!  I recently came across this scripture that I want to share because the more it soaks in, the more overwhelming it becomes. 

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Romans 8:11

And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.

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Let’s sit with this a moment. The SAME Spirit that resurrected Christ is the SAME Spirit that lives in me, and in you, as long as we accept His gift. So, yes, you DO have someone that supports you, protects you, loves you unconditionally. You can feel secure in His promises knowing that you are NEVER alone. 

I want to caution you because His Word reminds us that this kind of true fulfillment cannot come from earthly relationships or earthly things (note to self: no, Hulu is not a true source of fulfillment). Do you know how much pressure it is to be responsible for someone else’s joy and fulfillment?  Are you looking for your identity in your friend tribes, status, wealth, employment?  Are you thinking…once I get that promotion THEN I will be happy..or if only I can find that perfect spouse THEN I will be at peace…or how about, if only I can get this group to include me then I will finally have made it!  At different points in our lives, we all face these struggles…and they are REAL!!!  Satan will continue to try and turn our focus back to these worldly things. Don’t let him. 

Turn to the One who CAN make you whole. Spend time in relationship with Him. Bring your fears, worries, and problems to Him. He can handle your brokenness. 

And the best part?  God chooses YOU, He wants YOU, He loves YOU!!

In Him,

Ashley

“This is the day the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.”

~Psalm 118:24