Along the way I’ve discovered that one of the things in life I have in abundance is choices. I can choose what time I get up; what to wear; how to wear my hair; how I greet people; if I smile, laugh, or frown; when I stand up; when I sit down; but most importantly, I can choose how I react to each situation in my life.
Most situations are a direct result of my choices (good or bad), but even in situations outside of my control I still have the opportunity to choose how I respond. I’ve discovered that it is this response that reveals my character, presenting opportunities for growth and development.
My bad choices often lead me to uncomfortable situations, but even in those difficult moments I still have an opportunity to choose to continue down the wrong road or to seize the opportunity to learn from my mistakes, thus paving the road to better choices in my future.
Even with this knowledge, my bad choices seem to come fast and furious, and despite my attitude of learning, I often find myself making the same mistakes over and over—always resulting in the same bad situations.
But there is good news. I am not alone and adrift, destine to continually repeat the mistakes of my past, because God promised to make me a new creation, replacing my heart of stone with a heart willing to serve Him—a heart ready to embrace good choices.
Thankfully, I serve a God Who not only forgives my mistakes, but gives me the power to reclaim my life. He leads me away from the mistakes of my dark, hurtful past, guiding me into the light of an eternal future with Him, a future filled with good choices—the most important of which is the choice to serve Him in all I do.
So join me as I turn my past over to God and allow Him to lead me into my future. Join me as I choose to follow His will instead of mine. Join me as I realize that only when I follow God’s path for me can I truly blossom into the person He created me to be.
Final Thought: Choices are golden opportunities for me to grab God’s hand, allowing Him to lead my life into eternal joy.
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