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I Choose

gloriajean — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 02:48:32 GMT

I CHOOSE

Author Unknown

"It's quiet. It's early. My coffee is hot. The sky is still black. The

world is still asleep. The day is coming. In a few moments the day

will arrive. It will roar down the track with the rising of the sun.

The stillness of the dawn will be exchanged for the noise of the day.

The calm of solitude will

be invaded by decisions to be made and deadlines to be met. For the

next twelve hours I will be exposed to the day's demands. It is now

that I must make a choice. Because of Calvary, I'm free to choose. And

so I choose......

I CHOOSE LOVE...No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants

bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.

I CHOOSE JOY...I will invite my God to be the God of circumstances. I

will refuse the temptation to be cynical...the tool of the lazy

thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human

beings created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything

less than an opportunity to see God.

I CHOOSE PEACE...I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may

live.

I CHOOSE PATIENCE .....I will overlook the inconveniences of the

world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him

to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank

God for a moment to pray. Instead of clenching my fist at new

assignments, I will face

them with joy and courage.

I CHOOSE KINDNESS...I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone.

Kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for

such is how God has treated me.

I CHOOSE GOODNESS...I will go without a dollar before I take a

dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I will boast. I will

confess before I will accuse.

I CHOOSE FAITHFULNESS. ..Today I will keep my promises. My debtors

will not regret their trust. My associates will not question my word.

My wife will not question my love. And my children will never fear

that their father will not come home.

I CHOOSE GENTLENESS.. .Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle.

If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may

it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.

I CHOOSE SELF-CONTROL. ..I am a spiritual being. After this body is

dead, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will not, rule the

eternal. I will be drunk only by joy. I will be impassioned only by my

faith. I will be influenced only by God. I will be taught only by

Christ.

LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS,

GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL Gal.5:22,23

To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I fail,

I will seek His grace. And then, when this day is done, I will place

my head on my pillow and rest with the peace that passes all

understanding. "

Re: I Choose

Bird mama — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:17:59 GMT

Gloriajean, you manage to find the most beautiful passages. Thank you, this one is a good reminder.

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blackhole99 — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:07:12 GMT

Good for you, glad the inspirational message gets you through the day.

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AnikaBrodie — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 22:56:11 GMT

One of my uncles had an artist's rendering of the ""Fruits of the Spirit"" and each time I visited him I noticed it hanging on his living room wall. Thank you for reminding me of this wonderful man and thank you for posting this obviously inspirational poem.

Re: I Choose

gloriajean — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 23:14:07 GMT

Thank you! Something just inspired me to put this on here so I did. Glad I did.

Re: I Choose

dooBdoo — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 23:36:26 GMT

gloriajean, This is lovely! I thought it was familiar, so I looked it up -- it's an except from Max Lucado's book, "When God Whispers Your Name." He's a favorite of mine (sounds silly, but I love his children's book, "You Are Special") and I thought if you like the passage you might like his books.

Thanks for sharing so much inspiration on these forums.

(forgot to add, here's the link to the chapter quoted in the original post: https://maxlucado.com/read/excerpts/when-god-whispers-your-name/)

Re: I Choose

gloriajean — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:35:16 GMT

Yes - He is the author! I get so many inspirations for my daily list that I do, that I just want to share it here too!!

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go2girl — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:29:59 GMT

I love this devotion by Max Lucado. I read it almost daily. I want a postive life and I choose joy and sunshine and laughter.

If anyone is feeling low - they need to read this and reflex on it and I think it will life your spirit and bring you to a brighter place.

Thanks so much for sharing it Gloria...you are a treasure!!!

Re: I Choose

gloriajean — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:55:15 GMT

Hello go2girl!! You are a treasure too, my dear!!! Glad you read this almost daily - it is good. Thanks for saying that.

Re: I Choose

Jeremiah 2911 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:49:13 GMT

Thank you. I needed this today.

Re: I Choose

gloriajean — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:58:24 GMT

So welcomed, Jeremah 2911 - May you be comforted - Hugs.

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ABC123me — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:54:23 GMT

Thank You Gloria!

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jeanlake — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:21:24 GMT

On 11/29/2014 Jeremiah 2911 said:
Thank you. I needed this today.

Jeremiah 29:11 -- a favorite verse -- have prayed this verse over my children since their existence. Love your nic. Thank you for the smile. I hope you're having a good week.

Re: I Choose

jubilant — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:49:55 GMT

Wow....that was so good! Thanks, gloriajean. That was a real inspiration to me today.