Life is a
series of choices. Every day from the
time we get up to the moment we go to sleep, we make decisions about what we
say and what we do. We are often in
positions that require us to choose between doing good or evil or acknowledge
right from wrong. Sometimes we make good and sound
choices. Sometimes we make foolish and destructive ones. The quality
of these decisions determines the quality of our lives.
Scripture
tells us we have been given the gift of choice by God, and as Christians who
believe in a loving and merciful God, we have every reason to make wise choices
that are pleasing to Him. However,
sometimes we get caught up in our hectic lives, and we allow ourselves to do
things or say things that are displeasing to God. When we do, we risk forfeiting the joy and
peace that we experience through Him. We
must actively work to control our thoughts, actions, and words and make choices
that are pleasing to God. Making good
choices and seeking to discover God’s purpose for our lives will result living
a fulfilling, blessed life. We must
remember that God is always with us, teaching, loving, forgiving, and guiding,
so that we may “choose life” and “live.”
O Gracious
Father, open our hearts and minds to your Word. Guide
us to make wise and gracious choices, through Christ. Lead us to live in the way that honors
you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Denise
Clark
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