Free To Choose

by Kay Heitsch

We are free to choose but we are not free from the consequences of our choices. ~ Choice Quotes ~

I posted this quote several years ago. I had a friend who clicked like on it. I believe he knew exactly what this meant but he chose to make a wrong choice anyway. Maybe he felt like he had made wrong choices before and he was willing to live with the consequences. However, he chose to make the wrong choice one more time and he ended up dead of a drug overdose.

God promises to guide us. But we are not robots and He gives us the freedom to make our own decisions.

Our Bible verse says, "You are my God; teach me to do Your will. Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path." Psalm 143:10 GNT

We are free to make our own choices. God will teach us to do His will. He will be good to us and guide us along a safe path. However, it's our choice whether to follow along on the safe path.

We are free to choose but we are not free from the consequences of our choices.

You Can Make A Difference

by Kay Heitsch

To make a difference you don't have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect. You just have to care. ~ Care Quotes ~

Yesterday our kids were out in their garage and found a baby chipmunk. It was frozen stiff and lifeless, but it still appeared to be alive. Our daughter decided to bring it inside of the house and put it in their old hamster cage. This morning because of her love and care this baby is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

If showing love and caring can do so much for a baby chipmunk what can we do to show love to other people who are hurting and appear to be dead?

Our Bible verse says, "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32

Yes, we need to be kind and compassionate to one another. It is wonderful to show kindness and compassion to all God's living creatures too.

To make a difference you don't have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect. You just have to care.

One Decision Away

by Kay Heitsch

You are only one decision away from a totally different life. ~ Everyday Choices Quotes ~

It's pretty mind-boggling to think about this quote. I can think back on my life and see how only one decision did change my whole life.

Today's Bible verse says, "But if you don't want to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. As for my family and me, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15

I had to make a decision in my life. Would I continue on not serving the LORD or would I make a choice to follow Him? The day I chose to give my life to the LORD changed my life in a totally different way. And I might add for the better!

You are only one decision away from a totally different life.

Mother's Day Surprise

by  Kay Heitsch

It was the day before Mother's Day 2013. I was sitting in my usual spot spending alone time with the Lord. I looked up and noticed the little Mother's Day statue Todd had given me many years before. I had it on a shelf along with other memories of days gone by. It was hard to believe it had been 25 years ago that Todd had died in a car accident.

As I sat in my chair lost in my memories I thought, "It would sure be nice to receive something again from Todd on Mother's Day, Lord." I knew it was far fetched to desire something like this, but I wasn't going to tell anyone and I even thought, "This is between You and me Lord."

I got up and went about my daily activities. I was out mowing when the thought came to me again. I smiled wondering if I might be surprised.

Later that night my husband, Bill came in from being gone for a few days. He walked in with a rose. He handed it to me and said it was from Todd! I was overwhelmed! Never in the past 25 years had anyone given me anything and said it was from Todd. I knew the Lord had heard and answered the "desires and secret petitions of my heart."

Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. Psalm 37:4

Filled With Joy

by Kay Heitsch

Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are. ~ Filled With Joy Quotes ~

It's sad that a lot of times we focus on what's wrong instead of recognizing how good things really are.

Our Bible verse says, "But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread Your protection over them, that all who love Your name may be filled with joy." Psalm 5:11 NLT

We will have joy when we take our refuge in the LORD. We will be thankful for His protection. As we recognize the many things we have to be thankful for we will be filled with joy.

Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.

Tomorrow's Troubles

by Kay Heitsch

Worry does not take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace. ~ Worry Quotes ~

We worry about a lot of things that may or may not happen. When we do this we are giving away our peace. When we put our trust in God we know He is working out every little detail.

Today's Bible verse says, “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." Matthew 6:34 Message Bible

When we pay attention to what God is doing today we won't get worried and worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. We know that whatever comes God will help us deal with it.

Worry does not take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace.

Be Brave Enough To Ask

by Kay Heitsch

God gives wisdom to those who dare to ask for it. Be brave enough to ask. ~ Ask For Wisdom Quotes ~

Are you brave enough to ask for wisdom? Most people think knowledge is wisdom. It is not! You may read and accumulate knowledge but still, lack wisdom. Wisdom is not natural. Wisdom comes from God's unmerited favor.

Our Bible verse says, Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight. Proverbs 4:7 GNT In James 1:5 it says to ask God for wisdom.

Getting wisdom is the most important thing we can do. When we are brave and humble enough to ask God to give us wisdom we will be able to see things more clearly.

God gives wisdom to those who dare to ask for it. Be brave enough to ask.