Questions??? Options!!!

Years ago on a spring break missions trip my very wise campus minister spoke profound truth to me.
I still have the well-worn notebook paper with his two word advice for my life:
Questions??? Options!!!

Get comfortable living in the questions and considering all the options.

It isn't always necessary that we attain the answers we desire,
but I think it essential that we ask the questions and examine the options.

A good friend recently reminded me of her father's keen insight:
There are lots of good things out there. But they aren't all for you.

These thoughts and more race through my mind this evening in my less than 24 hour decision-making process.
Job offers have been coming in and the clock is ticking to determine the outcome.
Few times, if ever, in my life have I faced such uniquely honoring difficulty.
What began as a grand but temporary adventure has turned into a potentially more permanent position and I find myself at a crossroads.

I take solace in the fact that tomorrow night, no matter the decisions made, I will be celebrating at a local Mexican restaurant with the friends who have faithfully journeyed with me through this time.

And so, with lots of good thinking under my belt and the sincere wish for a good night's sleep I find myself at the same place I started:

My soul finds rest in God alone . . .

Trust in him at all times, O People;
Pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.