What Decision Could Change Everything For You?
- Wendy Gladney

- Dec 15, 2025
- 4 min read
There are moments in every woman’s life when she stands at an unmistakable crossroad. Sometimes the path ahead is clear and inviting. Other times it is foggy, uncertain, or even frightening. But no matter the season, one truth remains: the decisions we make in these moments can change everything. I often remind the women I serve that life does not happen all at once, it happens one decision at a time. And while we may not control every circumstance, we do have the power to choose our direction, our posture, and the spirit in which we move forward. That is the heart of the Purpose Partner mission: helping women at crossroads rediscover who they are, become unshakable, and walk forward with strategic grace.
Crossroads arise in many forms, such as a career shift, a relationship change, a health challenge, a financial decision, or a spiritual awakening. Some crossroads whisper: others roar. But each carries the same invitation: Look carefully. Choose wisely. Move forward intentionally. The difficulty is that most crossroads do not come with clear signs or simple answers. And in moments of confusion, fear can rise. Doubt can creep in. Voices, whether they are our own or others’ can cloud the clarity we desperately seek. This is why the information you take in, the people you listen to, and the guidance you trust are critical. Not every voice deserves access to your decision-making. Not every opinion should shape your next step. At a crossroads, elevating the right information and silencing the wrong noise can be the very difference between destiny and detour. When in doubt just ask yourself, is what someone sharing adding value to my life? Have they even earned the right to speak into your life? Remember, God is not a God of confusion, but rather confirmation. What you feed your spirit becomes the foundation of what you decide.
Sometimes one decision becomes a hinge on which your entire future turns. The decision to leave something that no longer serves you. The decision to stay and grow where you are planted. The decision to forgive. The decision to start again. The decision to believe you deserve more. The decision to trust God when your own strength feels small. At first, the choice may feel minor, until you look back and realize it was the moment that shifted everything. I have lived long enough, and cared about women long enough, to know that one courageous decision can break generational patterns, open new opportunities, and rewrite the narrative you thought you were stuck with. Your decisions have power, not because you are perfect, but because you are purposeful. When we make a decision, it is one thing. Standing firm in it is another. Women often second-guess themselves even after choosing what they know is right. We replay conversations. We doubt our instincts. We let the fear of disappointing others outweigh the truth of what we need. But becoming unshakable does not mean you never feel uncertain; it means you choose not to crumble. You anchor yourself in your purpose. You trust the wisdom God placed within you. You walk forward with confidence even when the next few steps are still unfolding. Unshakable women do not make decisions based on pressure. They make decisions based on clarity.
Even as we make bold decisions, we must also remember to carry grace. The way you move matters just as much as the direction you choose. Strategic grace means navigating life with compassion, wisdom, and intention. It means honoring others without abandoning yourself. It means making decisions firmly yet communicating them kindly. It means understanding that the way you treat people on your way to your purpose says something about your character, not your circumstances. A woman walking with strategic grace does not rush, react, or retaliate. She responds. She reflects. She releases what no longer aligns and embraces what is meant for her, all while keeping her heart soft and her boundaries strong.
Grace is not weakness. Grace is strength exercised with love.
What decision could change everything for you? Maybe it is a decision you have been avoiding. Maybe it is a decision that scares you. Maybe it is a decision you do not yet have full clarity on, but you feel God tugging at your heart. Whatever it is, trust that the crossroads you face is not a punishment, it is an invitation. A moment calling you to rise, to reflect, and to realign. A reminder that you hold the power to choose your next step and shape your next chapter. You do not have to rush. You do not have to have every answer. You simply must be willing to choose the road that honors your purpose, strengthens your confidence, and leads you toward becoming unshakable. When you choose with intention, clarity, faith, and grace, your decision can change everything. Even for generations to come. #Choices #Decisions #CoachWendy #ThePurposePartner
Wendy is the Purpose Partner helping women go from Crossroads to Confidence, from Shaken to Unshakable, from Purpose to Power. To learn more visit WendyGladney.com and ForgivingForLiving.org
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