“Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
—1 Corinthians 10:31
The older we get, the more acutely aware my husband and I become of how our choices today impact our experiences tomorrow.
Choosing to repeatedly sit out in the sun to develop a “beautiful” tan can later result in wrinkled skin and even skin cancer. Choosing to eat an unbalanced diet filled with sugar, salt, and unhealthy fat can lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Choosing to marry an unbeliever can result in heartache. And choosing to mindlessly follow the crowd can result in destruction.
The enemy wants to steal our future, kill our potential, and destroy our health. But Yeshua came that we may “have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). The key is that we must choose to follow God’s ways to experience the life and peace He desires for us. The Lord says, “I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live” (Deut. 30:19).
Our Father says, “Choose Me. Choose life.” What we choose every moment matters. Our choices impact the quality of our lives and the lives of others. So, beloved, be aware of your thoughts throughout the day. Continually transform them by saying out loud, “I choose life.” Whether you’re deciding what to eat, how to spend your time, what to say to someone, or how to spend your money, say, “I choose life.” In this manner you rebuke and overcome sin and death. When it’s a battle to utter and agree with these words, begin by saying, “In Jesus’ name and by the power of His blood, I choose life.”
The Lord is our Creator, and He knows everything about us. He wants to see us prosper in every area of our lives. Choosing to follow His ways and make Him the focus of our lives will always lead us to prosper and triumph in Messiah Jesus.
Father, I choose You! I choose to follow Your ways. Through the blood of Jesus You have made a way for me to love You, obey Your voice, and hold fast to Your Word. Thank You for being my loving Father who wants the best for me—to prosper me and not to harm me. Lord, remind me to call on Your life-giving Spirit when I awake and throughout the day, so that I activate my powerful ability, in Jesus’ name, to speak and follow Your laws. I choose You, Lord; I choose life!
Cynthia Schneider, From Passover to Pentecost (Lake Mary, FL: Charisma House, 2021), Used by permission.
