“Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between prosperity and disaster, between life and death.”
Deuteronomy 30:15-18 (NLT)

SEPTEMBER 9 - Choices: A movie or a move of God through sacrificial prayer? Support of a new missionary outreach or the purchase of another new outfit?

One of the greatest gifts anyone could ever receive is the power of choice. God gave us the ability to create our future. Whether it is prosperous or disastrous, the choice is ours. The apostle Paul encourages us with these words, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey Him and the power to do what pleases Him.” God doesn’t just leave us as orphans to fend for ourselves. He knows there is an enemy out there whose sole purpose is to lure us into making wrong choices. If Satan causes us to make just one mistake, it may result in a lifetime of negative consequences.

We can see throughout the Scriptures that God did not predestine our choices. He did, however, predestine our consequences. We are to surrender our lives to the Spirit of God and trust in Him to help us make right choices.

The Holy Spirit is our helper; He guides us in the right direction. As all of us know for certain—the rewards of obedience far outweigh the consequences of disobedience. In the above passage God lays it out, “Now listen! Today I give you a choice between prosperity and disaster, between life and death. Choose to love the Lord your God and to obey Him and commit yourself to Him, for He is your life.”

Father, I thank You for working in me, giving me the desire to obey You and the power to do what pleases You. I choose life and not death. I live a long, good life because I love You and obey Your commands.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 15

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