Commit and Rest

It's late, almost two in the morning. But I can't go to sleep without focusing on an idea that's been in my head all day and night. I've been reading in Galatians and that has been a very good thing!

The sky is black. The world is asleep and dreaming. But the day is coming....

The stillness of the dawn will be replaced by the by the busy pace of the human race. The refuge of the early morning will be invaded by decisions to be made and deadlines to be met.

In those hours I will be exposed to the day's demands. It is now that I must make a choice. Because of Calvary, because of His price, I'm free to choose. And so I do.

I Choose Love...

No occasion in life justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and the people that He puts in my path.

I Choose Joy...

I will keep God's joy in my heart. God is bigger than circumstance. I will refuse the temptation of being cynical...I will refuse to see people as anything less than human being, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as 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 the moment to pray. Instead of clinching 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 anything I need before I receive it dishonestly. I will before I boast in anything but Christ. For He is the only thing that's good in me. I will confess before I accuse. I will choose goodness.

I Choose Faithfulness...

Today I will keep my promises. Those that trust me will not regret their trust. My friends will not question my word. My parents, siblings and friends won't question my love. I will meet the needs of those that need me.

I Choose Gentleness...

Nothing is won by force, not permanently anyways. 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...everything is spiritual.
"After this body is dead, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will rot, rule the eternal. I choose self-control. 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." I choose self-control.


The Fruits of the Spirit. To these I commit my day. If I succeed I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek His grace. And now, as at the end of this day...I will place my head on my pillow and rest. In God alone.