There are no wrong decisions

I wrote that in an email to a friend last night, and I'm inspired to elaborate here for my few readers.
As Christians, we often get caught up in trying to determine God's Will For Our Lives. We put this big heavy label on our decisions, and soon, instead of looking at the general trajectory of our lives (are we becoming more like Jesus?), we are looking at our daily decisions: Should I get a Master's degree? What kind of car should I buy? Should I have a baby? Should I use "cry it out" to train that baby to sleep? Should I get another cat/dog? Should I hire a Christian plumber? Should I get a divorce? Should I vote Libertarian? Is it ok for me to drink alcohol when I'm stressed? Should I see a therapist? (and by the way, the answer to that question is ALWAYS yes)
Now, I'm not decrying the power of prayer, or the importance of weighing large decisions in a number of ways, including seeking advice, weighing pros and cons, and praying. But we get so paralyzed, and then we get so frightened of making the "wrong decision," that we get tied up in knots and we are no longer seeking Christ. What we really want is a guarantee - that if we pick the right option, we will win God's approval and be spared pain. We are seeking control, and using "God's Will For Our Lives" as an excuse.
Because there are no wrong decisions. At least not when it comes to God's love and blessing upon us. God will always love us. God will always bless us. God will always be there, holding on to us even as we make decisions that cause pain to others. And don't misunderstand me: there are decisions that hurt ourselves and others, and there are decisions that go against God's best desires for us. But God doesn't care. God will always love us.
I picture God as a lap. I close my eyes and feel God's arms around me, God's lap beneath me, God's warm maternal love pouring forth over me. Just like I'm a lap to Tori. As she cries and wails and tries desperately to stay awake (a decision that hurts her), I hold her and soothe her and pour out the best of my poor blessings that I have upon her.
Don't be so frightened. Let go of control. Remember that there are no wrong decisions - there will always be pain and there will always be God's love holding you fast.