Each day we are faced with many choices. Some of the choices are simple and require little sacrifice like: whether to smile or frown; whether to sleep longer or get up; whether to exercise or take a nap.
Other choices are significant and change lives. At many junctures these choices lead to the fears of the unknown that produce anxiety and questions. These choices are truly a test of faith because they require trusting in God with our lives. They require us to persevere with unknown cost, trepidation and for some of us immense fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline". Because these choices have inherent risks, we can often rationalize ourselves out of action-- like: should I give?; should I help?; should I serve?; should I love?. These sacrifices also require us to think of others before ourselves.
Keith Walker, Pastor at LCBC stated it well this morning. "Life change is always worth the risk". This is because God knows all the risks and relationships that we should prioritize in our lives. I know a man who has exampled this lesson to me and many others. He took a risk in getting to know me. I will be forever changed by his willingness to take on the risk
As long as we are in relationship with God, His love will drive us in this adventure of life. Fear is not in His vocabulary or plan. Fear is a weapon Satan uses to provide confusion and doubt for purposes of evil.
How about you? Do you think the risk is worth taking to make the tough choices?
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