CHOOSING GOD

We are told in the Book of Proverbs, “Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23).  As humans we are created with tremendous capacity and ability. We are differentiated with other created beings, for we have body with unique traits.  We can communicate, choose and have a relationship with God. Issues of life are human traits that  are either good and acceptable to God or bad and separated from God.  There exist good memories and bad memories. Good memories consist of victories and accomplishments, things that have brought us joy and happiness.  Bad memories are filled with negative things, hurts and pains, defeats and failures, things that brought us sadness and sorrow. Throughout life we can choose which memories to remember. People choose repeatedly the bad side of things.  They re-live the painful things that have happened to them. They never get around the good victorious side. To be free and overcome self-pity, leave the poor side of things and focus on the good things God has done in your life, I like to remember the victory of God in us. Let’s read in this Psalm 103:1-4. “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name.  Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:  Who forgive all your iniquities; who heal all your diseases;  Who redeem your life from destruction; who crown you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.” We bless God because He redeemed us with His love by dying on the Cross for our forgiveness.  We all have fallen short of His glory. Time to surrender to Jesus. Be in the newness of life given to us by Christ.  Whenever you are faced with hardship, sickness, hurts, pray, then ask God  for help. Live in His Grace. Watch how opportunities will be opened in you.  Share the joy.  Tell others about Jesus freedom, the Gospel of Salvation. Be blessed.

Pastor Edpaul