One Decision That Made Me Stronger (and Changed My Life Forever) | April Osteen Simons
There are moments in life when one choice, one turning point, changes everything. For me, it wasn’t something dramatic or flashy. It wasn’t a headline moment. It was a quiet decision — but it has shaped the way I see myself, my future, and my God.
The decision was this: I chose to trust God completely.
That may sound simple, but at the time it was anything but easy. I was in a season where nothing seemed stable. Circumstances were overwhelming, fear whispered constantly, and my heart longed for answers I didn’t have. I could have chosen worry. I could have chosen anger. I could have chosen to give up. But instead, I made a choice that changed everything: I placed it all in God’s hands.
Letting Go of Control
I realized that real strength doesn’t come from trying to control every outcome — it comes from surrender. The moment I said, “God, I can’t do this on my own, but I know You can,” was the moment I felt peace flood my heart. It wasn’t that my problems vanished overnight, but my perspective shifted. I stopped carrying the weight alone.
Finding Strength in Weakness
Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” I learned firsthand what that meant. My weakness became the very place where God’s strength showed up. Every morning, instead of waking up defeated, I reminded myself: I am not powerless. I am covered by God’s grace, and His strength is working in me.
The Ripple Effect
That one decision has had a ripple effect in my life. It gave me courage to pursue dreams I once thought were out of reach. It gave me resilience when setbacks came. It gave me joy even in seasons of uncertainty. And it taught me something I want you to know too: your decisions, even the quiet ones, have the power to change your life.
A Word for You
Maybe you’re standing at your own crossroads right now. Maybe fear is pulling at you, or the weight of the unknown feels too heavy. I want to encourage you: make the decision to trust God fully. It might not change your situation overnight, but it will change you. And when you change, everything around you begins to shift.
Final Thought
Looking back, I can see that this one choice — the choice to trust instead of fear, to believe instead of doubt — made me stronger than I ever imagined. It didn’t just get me through a hard season. It reshaped the way I live my life.
And here’s the best part: the same strength is available to you. Whatever you’re facing today, you have the opportunity to make a decision that could change your life forever. Choose faith. Choose trust. Choose to let God’s strength carry you.