Thinking back to my youth, I can recall the struggles of choice. Doing the right thing was not always easy to discern given the peer pressure of those I grew up with. In time, I would choose to believe and trust in God’s guidance for my life. Each of us has the ability to choose, despite what we might think. We can choose to go to work today or choose to stay home. Yes, there are consequences for the choices we make, but the choice is ours. Societal norms place restrictions on our choices and rightfully so, we live as part of a greater community and our choices often impact those who are part of that community. But in the end we still have the freedom to choose.
Some choices may be difficult and thus the struggle of choice. It is in the midst of these struggles that I lean not on my own understanding but on the guidance of God’s word. In my faith, I find guiding principles which help me choose the right path. Faith does not eliminate the struggle of choice but rather helps to make the struggle less intense and with time, easy to move past. I choose to live a Godly life, I choose to do good, I often choose to put the needs of others ahead of my own, and I choose to remain steadfast in my faith in God. What choices are you making today? How do you navigate through the struggle of choice? What does the struggle say about who you are? Are you making the right choices? Just a little advise to go!
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