I heard a phrase recently on a podcast and it clicked with me. The phrase was decision fatigue. It resonated with me because recently I have felt the difficulty of decisions before me. Big and little things needed to be decided all day long…

• What can I make for lunch?
• What should I include in my fall capsule wardrobe that will get me through the next ten weeks of travel?
• Should I run to KY for a quick visit?
• What topics does the Lord want me to speak on in upcoming marriage conferences? (Probably the most difficult decision!)

On and on the questions loomed before me.

Watching the video footage of the recent flooding and tidal waves in Nepal, China was horrific. It broke my heart to hear of the many who lost their lives and their homes in an instant, so I’m not making light of it in my reference here. As I have tried to settle in on my many decisions, the picture of those HUGE waves coming behind the terrified citizens, came to my mind. I have often felt like I was getting ready to be swallowed up by all the questions I needed to answer. Have you ever felt that pressure?

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