CHOICES

We make choices everyday, they are unavoidable. We made a choice this morning when we decided to get out of bed, and that was only the beginning of the choices which we made throughout the day. What we were going to wear, what we were going to eat, whether we went to work or school, there is just no end to the choices we had to make.

Some are crucial to our well being and if we make the wrong choice the results can be devestating. A good and meaningful marriage, a satisfying and purposeful vocation are all dependent upon the choices we make. Other choices are inconseqential, nevertheless decisions have to be made and ultimately our happiness and wellbeing is determined by these decisions.

Choices involve priorities. And the things which are important in our lives, our families, our value systems, external influences, these all dictate the decisions we make.

Charles Swindoll in his book ' Living Above The Level of Mediocrity' wrote:" Life places before us hundreds of possibilities. Some are bad. Many are good. A few, the best. But each of us must decide, "What is my choice? What is my reason for living?" In other words, "What priority takes first place in my life?" Swindoll goes on to say:" To be completely truthful with you, however, we aren't left with numerous possibilities. Jesus Himself gave us the top priority."

"But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you." Matt 6:33

Swindoll goes on to say that Matthew 6:33 should be the filter through which all of our decisions pass:"..where I put my money, where and how I spend my time, what I buy, what I sell, what I give away. That means a two pronged question needs to be asked each time: Is it for His Kingdom? Does it relate to His righteousness?"

When we measure our choices by these two questions then we can be assured that there won't be any regrets about the decisions we make, the results will be God's best for our lives. And life can't get any better than that.