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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Choose Life

Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (NKJV) 19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; 20 that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.”

God has given us the gift of life for a reason. Every experience we have, every person we interact and connect with is by his design according to his plan.  Every life has a purpose and we should have a great sense of fulfillment and satisfaction each day when we retire.
Ah, if only it were that easy. So, it may not be easy, but anything worthwhile in life never seems to come to us easily.

What does it mean to choose life?

Choosing life is not merely a physical presence by which we walk through each day in our physical being like a well tuned robot.  It is not walking around empty, self-absorbed, critical or depressed, although that is one choice.  God has something better in mind for all of us.

Choosing life is a belief and attitude so ingrained in our souls that becomes second nature.  Choosing life is having an unshakable faith, trust and love for God that permeates deep within the mind, spirit and body.

Choosing life means putting on the full armor of God and clinging to him fully, because when we choose life, Satan moves in for the attack. Satan will try to steal your joy and fill you with doubt, greed, anger, sadness and worry.

Choosing life means being resilient, grateful, loving and happy through all experiences in life.  It is a way of being that transcends all circumstances.

God has given us the freedom of choice, which no human being can take from us. Rejoice in the dawn of each new day and retire each night with peaceful satisfaction with your blessed God given-life.

You were created by him as special and unique for His purpose. Choose to reach out your hand and feel the power and grace of his love as you walk with Him in the light.

Choose God, choose life and you will be happy!

John 8:12 (NKJV) 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” 




  






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