Today’s Choice

There are things that are beyond my control, and other things that I can control.

I cannot control things like how other people drive. I cannot control the weather. I cannot control what a patient’s parent does or says. I have absolutely no control over what happens in Africa, or Asia, or Israel, or the White House. I cannot control when the bird in the nest outside my door has her babies. And I certainly cannot control what other people say or do to me.

But I can control my response. I can control my choices. I can control my reactions.

I’m not always perfect. I always need grace. I know I will fail and wish to take back words and actions.

But I know God is there to pour grace on me. I know he is there with new mercies every morning. I know He is teaching me through every test in life. I know he is good and is aware of every circumstance. I know he loves me. I know he is near.

He is near even when I don’t feel his presence. He is present even when I don’t see him.

I can control what I focus my eyes on.

I will focus on Him. I will look on my savior and fix my mind on his word.

I will ask for forgiveness when I need it the most.

I will go on by grace, day after day, expecting from God what he’s promised to do, waiting on Him as long as it takes.

Today I choose grace. Today I choose love.

I’ll begin right now. And again and again.

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