Making Choices

"One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves." Eleanor Roosevelt

Everyday we make choices that shape our lives a little bit more. Choices as small as what time we will leave for work (on time or early), or big choices like dealing with finances or relationships. All choices make a difference and will affect our lives in some ways.

Luckily, we don't have to make these choices alone! God has created us to be strong and courageous and to trust in Him. He will always be with us - helping us make these choices.

Will Do

1. Make choices that honor God
2. Have a positive attitude
3. Remember that when you have not chosen the situation, you can still choose your response
4. Be thankful for the choices you are able to make
5. Be open to God's guidance
6. Be respectful of others and their choices
7. Be honest about what is truly important

To Do

1. Get a daily planner and use it!!!
2. Write out goals for the week, month, year
3. Set a simple goal and follow through on it
4. Wait 24 hours before making an important decision
5. Read an inspirational biography
6. Write down your accomplishments for the day

Bible Verses to Remember

1. 1 John 3:8
2. Proverbs 11:27
3. Psalm 16:5
4. Psalm 119:30
5. Hebrews 13:6
6. Proverbs 29:25
7. Psalm 27:11
8. Mark 4:40
9. Micah 6:8
10. 1 Corinthians 10:31
11. 2 Timothy 1:6-7, 13-14
12. Matthew 17:7

"Every act is an act of self-sacrifice. When you choose anything, you reject everything else - just as when you marry one [man] you give up all the others."
            G. K. Chesterton