“I will not try to make important decisions until I have freed my mind from resentment, self-pity and hopelessness. Then I will be ready.” (ODAT, 21 December)
When I make a decision in the midst of distress, it is impossible to know that I doing what I am doing because it is right or because I’m trying to relieve a feeling.
When I am indifferent as to the course and am happy to cheerfully accept any direction from God, I can be much more confident that the sincere desire to do God’s will is indeed reflected in what appears to be God’s will.
Once I’m at peace, it is usually apparent that no decision needs to be made at all.