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We can all remember coming to a fork in the road.  Whether it involves family, career or health, the fork demands our ‘undivided’ attention!  Which way should we go?  The very decision making process can be overwhelming and stressful.

My sister tells of a time when she was just out of high school and struggling with the decisions for her future.  If you knew my sister, you would also know that making decisions was (and is) not among her favorite things to do!  The result of those decisions can be good or bad.  Always wanting to make the best decision, she found herself temporarily immobilized - struggling to make a choice.

When in that position, we somehow welcome the input from another source.  It doesn’t really matter if the advice is good or bad.  What matters is that someone offered information to help tip the balance.  Movement is good!  So is Mom’s advice.

Two pieces of advice my mom will always be remembered for are:

1.  If it won’t matter in five years, it’s not worth fretting about.
2.  God can’t steer a parked car - so don’t just sit there - do something!

When faced with decisions that very well might matter in five years, it is only natural to weigh your options carefully.  That might include a bit of fretting.  Taking the first step down a new road can be scary.  Doing nothing can also be scary!  When the fork in the road brings you to a stop, remember to first breathe a prayer for direction, look over your options, then take the first step.  Getting moving is the hardest part.  God can’t steer a parked car!  But, once put into motion, He can direct you to the right road.