Kitchen Remodel
“Do you want stained wood or painted?”
“Granite or quartz counters?”
“Brushed pewter or rubbed bronze hardware?”
“Tile or vinyl flooring?”
The list of questions and options hounds my brain, and I am dumbfounded by all the decisions that must be made when one remodels the kitchen. Why is it so hard for me to make a decision?
During the week, I come home with samples and ask my family for their input. I stare at color samples for long periods of time and investigate sample kitchens on the internet. After days of pondering and comparing, I am still perplexed.
“Lift everything up to the Lord in prayer. I know it is much, much on your mind. He will help us,” Sean texts to me.
Saturday morning, Sean and I plan to visit the Home Improvement Outlet. Before we leave the house, I ask God to help us make decisions. I fear numerous conflicts may arise and expect this visit to be laborious.
To my surprise, the event goes very smoothly and quickly. We discuss our likes and dislikes as we lay out the various colors of stained wood, counters, and flooring. Throughout this planning and choosing experience, we are working together as a team. Wow!
Scripture
“Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
10 If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” (Ecc. 4:9-12 NIV)
Prayer
Father God,
We thank you for helping us make decisions together as a couple and pray that we will continue to work together as a strong and united team.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
P.S. Soon after this event, Sean and I had an intense disagreement. I am learning that I don’t have to run away from conflict; disagreements are part of life. It is okay for me to disagree with Sean. It is okay for me to use my voice and share my opinions.
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