“Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.”
―Joshua 24:15, NIV
―Joshua 24:15, NIV
Years ago, I walked past the room of my special-needs daughter and overheard her talking to her make-believe friend.
"Leave my ear alone", she said. "Quit trying to get the Lord out. I want Him in there." I’ll never know the scenario being painted in her head, but her words went straight to my heart. Her conversation speaks of our relentless struggle with good and evil as we live out our days on the earth. At times, it’s as if we have an angel on one shoulder pleading with us and a demon on the other taunting us while we wrestle with which voice to obey.
At a specific point in time, believers make a conscious decision to follow Christ. But choosing to follow Christ is not simply a one-time decree, it’s a daily resolve―a moment by moment determination to invite Him into every aspect of our lives. The choices we make are crucial.
Satan unremittingly says, “Get the Lord out,” but he doesn’t make us do it. That decision is uniquely ours.
I pray you will choose as my daughter did, to “want Him in there.”Keep your sunny-side up!
Starr
AND SHE SCORES!!!!
No need to frantically chase the ball.
Just wait till it comes to you and drop it in.
No need to frantically chase the ball.
Just wait till it comes to you and drop it in.
Photo: Ashley receives some pre-game advice for Special Olympics basketball.
What a beautiful memory and glimpse into your precious daughter's heart. A gift from the Lord, no doubt. Thank you for sharing this special moment and timely reminder with us today. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Cathy. You are right--a true gift from the Lord. So often on this journey with Ashley, I've wondered who is teaching whom. God knows just what we need. If we would only trust him more, we would save ourselves so much heartache. Thank you for replying and keep your sunny-side up! :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful message!! And what wise words from your daughter put in a way that the rest of us can remember forever!!! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love her making the basket. :)
Thanks for replying, Jean. God's message is not complex, is it? Even the "least" can understand. Sadly, age and intellect don't always equal wisdom. Blessings!
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