The Effect Of Our Choices

The choices we make affect not only our own life but the lives of our loved ones as well. 

When we do not seek God or acknowledge that He exists, then we are choosing to rebel against Him. 

Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster … love the Lord your God and keep his commands, decrees, and regulations by walking in his ways.  If you do this, you will live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you … But if your heart turns away and you refuse to listen, and if you are drawn away to serve and worship other gods, then I warn you now that you will certainly be destroyed. Deuteronomy 30:15-18a

To a sensible person these would seem like easy choices – life over death; prosperity over disaster; blessings over curses.  Unfortunately, many of us chose to follow our own ways and desires and suffer the harmful consequences of doing so.  Why? 

We don’t want to give up our sinful pleasures, and we want to maintain control of our circumstances.  Getting our own way seems like the most convenient and pleasant path for a time. That’s why we choose it. 

So now, today is before us with all sorts of choices that will impact not only ourselves but so many others around us.  How will we choose?

Loving God, we ask for forgiveness for what are often our self-centered and rebellious ways that often bring hurt and pain to others  besides ourselves.

Strengthen our resolve today to choose Your way in all we do and say.  Our desire is to love You with all our heart, soul, and mind. Now help us to make choices that put action to that desire so our lives can be a blessing today rather than a cause of harm and division. Amen 

Let’s take time to reflect, and choose well so we can act well.  Have a great day.