It’s
All About A Choice
Listen to his voice, and hold fast to
him.
Deuteronomy 30:20
Aaron didn't have the tool he needed
to fix his wife’s rocker, so he headed to the local hardware store.
“Hey Keith! How you doin’?” he
greeted the owner.
“I’m good.” Keith responded, then
asked, “How about you?”
“I’m great!” Aaron said
enthusiastically.
Keith looked up from his task at the
counter and quipped, “Don’t worry. It won’t last.”
“Maybe, maybe not. But as long as it
does, I’m gonna ride it out! Besides,” he countered, “I believe
this just might last forever!”
“I’m telling you, it won’t!”
Keith bantered, chuckling, “but you go ahead and try to hang on to
it for as long as you can, Bubba!”
Aaron got the tool he needed and bid
Keith farewell. On the drive home, he smiled about his good-natured
exchange with his long-time friend. Yet, even as he smiled he could
hear God whisper: “Life, and what happens to you during it, is
about how you choose to view your circumstances. And although keeping
a positive perspective isn't always easy, it is preferable. Today
you chose well. Continue to choose wisely.”
Aaron just smiled.
†
The lyrics of the song ‘Jesus
Calling’ by Christian Music Recording Artists, 33 Miles, speak of
how God wants us to approach life…no matter our circumstances. The
last line of the first and second verses says, “And how you see
your circumstance is all about a choice.” This is more than an
implication. While embroiled in the trials of life, we do have a
choice of perspective. As you read the chorus, ask God to help you
listen while you’re interacting with life.
“When you see the rushing wind, feel
the pouring rain, hear the thunder now, as the clouds roll in, and
your blinded by the lightning, do you also hear that still small
voice saying, It’s okay, you’re not alone, you may be scared to
death, but I won’t let you go. You may think the sky above is
falling, but can you hear Jesus calling?”
Prayer
“Lord of peace, may I
always choose to listen for your still, small voice in the storms of
life. May my perspective be one that finds it’s origins in Your
encouraging love. Amen.”
Inspired by the song, It’s All
About A Choice by Christian recording artists, 33 mile
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