Simple enough.
It wasn’t even one I really meant to read. I found it in the bargain bin at Barnes and Noble many, many months ago, and since often I value the books I purchase according to the price I paid for them, it’s sat in my queue list…tucked nicely under some old issues of Parents magazine…in that great abyss of “I’ll get to it someday.”
Well, someday came last week when I finally dug it out, and I’m finding it anything but simple.
The whole premise lies in the concept that we are constantly moving. We are either moving toward God, or we’re moving away from Him. Constantly. In everything we do…in every word we say…in every choice made…in every attitude displayed. Every second of every day, we are in motion…but in only two directions—this way or that way—toward God or away from Him.
It makes sense, really. Throughout His word, God teaches that we have two choices: Light or darkness…Life or death…God or Satan. But constantly?
This is revolutionary to me! How does this change my behavior—my reactions? How does this change my thoughts…my feelings when I’m already late and I’m stuck in the fast lane behind a pokerson? In that split second, I make a choice…not even one I have a choice to make. A choice is inevitable: Will I become more like God or move in the opposite direction?
At work, when I’m not recognized…AGAIN…for a job well done, my choice: I can choose to get my feelings hurt, sulk, and walk around all indignant. OR…I can examine my hurt. Analyze why I have the need to even be recognized. Determine the culprit within myself, fix it (or at least work on it), and move on.
One choice—two options. We either become more like God, or we become more like His enemy. We move toward Light, or we move toward darkness; standing still's not even an option. Today, may we intentionally choose to travel toward Him.
This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life…
Deuteronomy 30:19
81. The joy of Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles)
82. Precious family
83. Sales!
84. Appreciating the gift of children…more and more…everyday.
85. Personal growth
86. Modern technology
87. The ability to pull away from modern technology
88. The choice!
89. An amazingly gifted pastor
90. Opened eyes
91. The miracle of First Fruits
92. My book club friends
93. Balance
94. He bought me 12 hours of maid service…for no reason!!!
95. Easily manageable twin strollers
96. Walking toddlers
97. Self-feeding toddlers…almost and sometimes.
98. The opportunity to rock my boys when they wake in the middle of the night.
99. Prayer
100. God’s desire to fellowship with me
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