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Decision Making

by Sue
(Tampa, fl)

Hi Karen:

I have been struggling for the past few months trying to make a decision that is truly life changing for me.

I live in Florida and have for the past 27 yrs. My entire family lives here and we are very close. Recently my fiance received an offer to move to Panama in Central America.

Before I go any further, let me just say we have been together for 17 yrs and love each other unconditionally. He would be will to go without me and just send me his pay checks to take care of the bills, but really wants me with him ideally.

I have one daughter who is 22yrs old and has proved herself to be nothing more than self centered and has no concern if I stay or go. However, I do have my parents and siblings that would back me on any decision I make regardless of how much I know they would miss me,and I them.

Everything so far has pointed to me going and things are happening out of my control. Such as my hours being cut at work, someone out of the blue asking to rent my house, the owner of the company my fiance is going to work for has offered us a free home with all utilities paid, with a jeep for transportion, and many other very odd things all pointing to me leaving. I can't help but feel these are all small acts of God telling me to go, but I still sit here with much doubt.

What would you suggest?

Thanks for any input, it is truly appreciated.
Sue


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Jul 19, 2010
decision making
by: sue

Hi Karen:

Thank you so much for the wonderful and most helpful advise. I have been praying for several weeks on the subject as well as praying that Jim and I could be married now!

Just last night my fiance (Jim) told me that he completed all the paper work needed for us to be married in Panama, he wanted it to be a surprise for me. He bought our rings and all the paper work has been returned to him for the consulant. He told me that if for some reason I am not happy down there that I can always come home and he would make sure to visit me often, or I can just make short vacations to see him.

But in saying my prayers last night I was over whelmed by a "rush" of peace. It is really hard for me to explain as I am not even sure if I understand all I felt. But one thing is for sure, I now don't feel any apperhension in leaving and can go knowing that everything IS going to be alright. Now it's time to buy Rosetta Stone and learn my Spanish...lol

Thank you again and God Bless you!

Jul 18, 2010
Following peace
by: Karen

Hi Sue,

Wow, moving to another country is a big decision. But there must be something specific that is making you have doubts?

Whenever I'm faced with a decision, I always pray first and follow the peace. The Holy Spirit has a way of making me feel peaceful deep down inside when I know I'm making the right decision.

On the other hand, sometimes I know what the right decision is and choose to ignore it. Then the result is regret and remorse that I didn't follow the peace because it always turns out badly.

That is my advice to you. Pray, ask God to show you His plan and then go with it. But just know that even if you know deep down that you should go or not go, that doesn't mean you won't feel fear and apprehension. Just don't mistake those feelings for what you know God has in mind.

Feelings are fickle. They change like the wind blows. It is far better to trust God than to trust your feelings.

Many blessings,

Karen

Jul 18, 2010
Sue
by: Anonymous

For the first 10 yrs he lived with his parents and I with mine, while I was attending college. Our relationship was on and off during this time. With in the last 7 yrs we have moved up to living with one another.

We both had previously been in bad marriages and didn't have much faith in it. I have always known in my heart I wanted to marry him. We became engagged about 4 yrs ago and many things have prevented us from getting married (too many to mention). But, we do plan on being married by the end of the year.


Jul 18, 2010
17 years..not wed?...
by: Anonymous

Before I can answer or give any insight i must know why you have not married this man after 17 years and you consider him a fiance but yet unmarried and I must assume in 17 years you have lived as a married couple?

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