Now I'm Getting Somewhere

At first I couldn't do it,

I just couldn't let go

I held on tightly to the things

that seemed to matter, oh, so much!

I couldn't give away my hatred,

My bitterness, my greed,

I just didn't want to part

with my loneliness and frustrations

But then I thought,

Share the wealth!

And why not?

Misery loves company

So I began to share my anger,

my disappointment and my fear

But it seemed the more I gave away,

the more I received

I was getting nowhere.

Then Jesus reached out

With His wonderfully tender touch,

And taught me new lessons,

New freedoms were mine

But I was afraid,

Afraid of past failures

and unhealed hurts

Would it happen again?

Finally, I took the plunge

and gave it all away,

The whole ugly package

was tossed at His feet

And what did I get in return?

Love and acceptance,

Everlasting joy,

And the power to give it away

Now my cup is never empty

It overflows with kindness and grace

I have no choice but to spread it around

to those who need it most

Now I'm getting somewhere!

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You know, I didn't get to choose how my life began.  I had no choice of parents, nationality or religious background.  I had no control over my circumstances, living conditions or educational opportunities.  I was placed where I was through no decision of my own.

I will not get to choose how my life will end.  I may not get a choice of who is with me when I die, or where I am, or what I am doing.  Only God knows the details of that time in advance.  Sure, I will make decisions that lead me to that point; but the final chapter of my life will not be penned by my hand.

Instead, I travel through this life with many choices.  How will I treat my fellow man?  What values will I instill in my children?  What legacy will I leave behind when I am gone?  Whom will I serve?

God created us with a free will, with choices to make and decisions to defend.  What will your choices be?

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But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

            Joshua 24:15b (NKJV)

Do you get caught up in the "what ifs" of life?  Do you spend time focusing on events and circumstances that you cannot change?  Why not shift your focus to the choices that you can make.  The difference you see in your life will amaze you!

Father, I want to serve You.  I want to make godly choices with my life.  As much as it is in my power, I want my life to be a reflection of You.  Help me to let go of the things I cannot change, and to take charge of the rest, with Your guiding hand.

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