There always comes a point in life when one realizes that there lies in front of them a boundary line. That line can be there for multiple reasons, but as we all know beyond a shadow of a doubt this line separates one from two differing perspectives.
Some willingly cross over to the other side of the line, the "grass is greener on the other side" approach fully ingrained in their minds. Others just stand back and watch content with where they currently are, whatever side that is. Some scurry back and forth not being able to make up their minds about their decisions and wondering which side is really the better choice. There are some who timidly approach the line to the very edge and debate whether to cross or not to cross, their minds in absolute anxiety over the choice. And lastly there are those who walk up directly to the line and stand right on top of it, wishing to neither be fully part of one side or the other.
So that being said what is the better choice? Several hours ago I was asked to make a decision for a certain situation. To me the choice that would bring the least turmoil to me was the best choice. That being the last option I wanted to take it. However the question poser replied in that a choice HAD to be made. Therefore the decision was made by the one who posed the question on what side I was to take.
Being completely honest, that decision being made for me sucked. I'm serious I didn't want to offend either side and wanted to stay neutral (go Switzerland?). However I was blatantly told that, my desired outcome wasn't plausible.
Wake up call much?!
Perhaps my goal was just too optimistic, but even so this situation just made me realize some things.
1. A side must be chosen in life.
2. Attempting to please everyone around you, you increase the chances you yourself will get burned.
3. Where do I lie in correlation to the Lord's battlefield?
I still haven't figured out what I'm gonna do for the aforementioned situation. Knowing myself I'm probably gonna lean towards to straddling the line even so after what I've just gotten out to saying. Yet the best thing I can do is to just be the best person I can for both sides from whatever side I end up choosing.
I'll end with this thought (and see what pops up into your head)
What side do you lie on?
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