~ C.S. Lewis ~
Mere Christianity
I walk in the door and see the muffins sitting on the counter and before I know what I'm doing, I'm popping one into my mouth.
One of my kids frustrates me and without thinking, I react in anger.
Engrossed in conversation, I utter the first thing that comes to mind without following the thought through in my head first.
I'm not a completely undisciplined person, but I swear I lose my head sometimes. Why don't I recognize I have a choice and exercise it before I do something stupid? Satan has distracted me. Instead of stopping to contemplate my next move, I do what comes naturally in my human self. It almost feels out of my control. How can I combat this?
One way. I don't pray to make good choices. He has already equipped me to to do this. I have to see the moment the choice presents itself. I pray God will help me recognize the moment of decision, the instant I realize I decide if I'll be in harmony with God or at war with Him.
Lord, give us eyes to see the moment of decision. Show us where we have a choice and give us the courage to make the right one.
Thanks to Christine at Fruit in Season for hosting this week.
9 comments:
Great Post...Thanks for sharing!
Blessings
Oooh...I need to distinguish the moment of decision as well. Thanks for sharing.
Oh yes, I do all of those things too! I love what you said about instead of stopping to contemplate your next move, you do what comes naturally.
Well said, thank you.
"Show us where we have a choice..." What an excellent prayer! So many times there is that moment of decision, and I just fly right on into something when I could've made a different choice. Great post today!
You always seem to hit the nail on the head. It seems as though I enjoy fillet of soul. You shoe soul. I open my mouth and insert my foot, before engaging my brain. Than I think oh my gosh did I just sy that. When if in wisdom I had gone to God for the correct response, I could have saved some poor person from my undeserved wrath or comment. There are times I have considered how would you feel if it were you? But not as often as I should. Thank -you for causing me to pause and take account of what I may say if I don't pause and consult the ultimate authority. Great post!
We never face a choice (or temptation/test) without Him providing a way of escape. Great blog!
Bonnie W.
Tami-
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Thanks for all the emails and prayers. You are the best!!
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Rachelle
I pray God will help me recognize the moment of decision, the instant I realize I decide if I'll be in harmony with God or at war with Him. I second that! Well said. :~)
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