HAPPY MONDAY FRIENDS
For those just visiting for the first time, I welcome you to join me in my chronological read of the bible. I am always surprised by how this experience has been so applicable to me on a daily basis. God interacts with me daily always challenging and convicting me to change. I daily find areas of my life that are not
aligned with God and need to be worked on. God uses His grace, His word and love to challenge my stubborn heart. God daily teaches me something to reflect on and uses the things I am learning throughout my week to help me with my behavior, speech, thoughts and planning. God also refreshes my spirit and gives me a good word to share with others in their seasons of life. I encourage you to read along with me and begin a life changing journey with God. Click the link at top of page and it will bring you directly to your reading!
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TODAY'S WORD WAS A GREAT REMINDER THAT I NEED TO WATCH MY CHOICES
1 CORINTHIANS 10:23
23 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. 24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
As believer's in Jesus Christ we are allowed to choose to eat, drink and plan activities in whatever way we wish.
However, we must understand that not everything we choose to do would be beneficial to our bodies and overall plans.
As believer's in Jesus Christ, we are allowed to choose whatever we want to do in life or not do. However, once again, we need to understand that certain activities or the lack of activity is not beneficial to our existence.
Why does God do all that He does? He loves us.
Why does He allow us as believer's in Christ to have the freedom to choose what we will do or what we say or what we eat?
He allows us to choose because He loves us and He wants us to choose to love Him.
Love cannot be forced it must be chosen.
Everything in life is a matter of choice.
Although as believer's in Christ, all things are permissible, not all things are beneficial. However, as believers in Jesus Christ, we should heed the words of Paul in Romans 12:1 (NIV) "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship."
Out of love for Christ and love for one another, we should choose to do what is right and pleasing to God.
That's something to think about as we go about our daily lives.
Should we choose the cheesecake or the fresh strawberries?
Should we choose to veg out on the couch and watch TV all day or would it be better to take a walk with the family and spend time reading the Word?
Should we spend everything we make on everything we want and have nothing to show for it but material things and debt, or is it better to spend wise, save as much as possible and tithe and give whenever we can.
Should we watch that television show or choose something better?
Should we look at the magazine filled with garbage?
Should we hang with that crowd of friends?
Should we make time for church on Sunday?
Ok, I have to be honest I struggle with these choices it does not come easy for me. However I have experienced Gods blessings and goodness in CHOOSING what is right or better.
I need His word and the challenge to be a better person. My children and husband need me to be a good example by my choices. Your choices mold others on a daily basis.
My husband will often say " I need to get back to what is good, acceptable and pleasing to His sight," I love His heart toward staying focused considering all the activities around us.
We are not perfect but God's love steers us daily and helps us make better choices and convicts us when we are heading off trail.
Today's key verse can be applied to almost anything.
"Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive." 1 Corinthians 10:23b (NIV).
It's all a matter of choice YOU DETERMINE YOUR LIFE!
Joshua 24:15b (NIV), "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."
I encourage you to keep a journal and write to God about your hurts, confusion, thoughts and more. He will answer...Try and see!
Additional Reading:
Leviticus 11, 1 Corinthians 10, Daniel 1, Romans 12
