choose life

This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.  Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.  Deuteronomy 30:19

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.  John 10:10


Our 15 year old dog is nearing the end of her life and our home has become a dog hospice.  Our goals are keeping her safe and comfortable and fed.  It is exhausting physically and emotionally, but we made a promise to her way back in December of last year.  As long as she continues to choose life, we will also choose life for her. 

Once you have fought for life, there is no turning back.  We fought for the life of our son, whom doctors had told me would never be conceived.  We have survived colon cancer and a heart attack.  I have stood in the darkness of fear and heard the devil whisper his lie...there is only one way out.  I have walked through the darkness with others, speaking words of truth and piercing the darkness with the light and love of Jesus. 

God set before us life and death, and then He gave us the answer...CHOOSE LIFE!  The devil has one goal...to steal and kill and destroy.  He is sneaky and deceptive and he will do whatever it takes to get us off guard.  This is why the Apostle Peter warns us to be self controlled and alert.  Because our enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.  (1 Peter 5:8) 

God's choice for us is life, and not only life but life to the full!  Abundant life!  More than just surviving from day to day.  More than just trying to keep our heads above water.  The life God chooses for us is one of hope and joy and peace and love.  A life of blessing.  Does that seem impossible to you?    It does to me too some days.  The hard things of life can be overwhelming, blinding us to the blessings of God that are right in front of us. 

Look for the blessings and take time to thank God for them!  I guarantee that you will find evidence of God when you seek for Him.  Ask God to help you see the blessings and then stay alert!  Choose life and choose to live it fully!