“Which one is better, one or two? This is a common question among optometrists when they ask their patients to pick out which image is clearer? As the doctor homes in on which lens is better to correct your blurry vision, the clearer image becomes more difficult to ascertain. But that improved lens with even a slightly sharper clarity provides an edge.

The Olympics is the preeminent stage to witness feats in physical fitness and skill. A close race keeps us at the edge of our seats or even standing, with eyes glued to the screen. In 2008, Michael Phelps won his seventh gold medal in swimming by a fingertip. Yet even though the margin was this small, he had the edge and it counted. With a gold medal win, the first-place medalist receives more prize money, endorsements, and notoriety.

You may think you are a long way off from reaching your desired goal. But you may not be as off course as you think. If you were traveling down the highway toward, say, New York city, would you eventually reach your destination even if there was traffic along the way? Yes. What if you were heading in the opposite direction to the city with all green traffic lights, would you get there faster? No. You would not get there at all. In other words, your trajectory or path matters. If you are on the right path, even if you must course-correct like a plane, you will get there. Keep working and make good decisions. The better they are, the more your edge.

Your choices determine which path you will follow and inevitably, the end you reach. Which one is better, one or two? Choose the one which gives you the edge because it’s the difference between good and great!

If you need guidance in making better choices, God can give you wisdom. James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”