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I HAVE A CHOICE

...to speak words of life, or not. 
(Proverbs 18:21)

...to bring people closer to Jesus, or not.
(II Corinthians 2:15)

...to take control of my toxic thoughts, or not.
(II Corinthians 10:5)

...to do something about my unholy behavior or not.
(I Peter 1:16)

...to receive God's empowering grace that goes beyond my natural ability, or not.
(II Corinthians 12:9)

...to use all the time I'm given to make a difference for Him, or not.
(Ephesians 5:16)

...to actually do something about people dying and going to hell, or not. 
(Jude 1:23)

...to take these choices seriously, or not. 
(Deuteronomy 30) 

I have a choice ~ to obey...or not.


"Live as children of obedience to God; do not conform yourselves to the evil desires that governed you in your former ignorance when you did not know the requirements of the gospel."  
I Peter 1:14 


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Jesse said…
very good! we have choices every day...to bring life or death, to encourage or discourage

like the blog...check out mine when you have a chance

http://constantpursuitoftruth.blogspot.com/
9:41 AM
Deanna Doss Shrodes said…
Thanks Jesse. I will be glad to check it out and add it to my blog roll as well.

Blessings
10:53 AM
Jesse said…
thanks so much...you're a breathe of fresh air :)
11:23 AM
Deanna Doss Shrodes said…
You're welcome and thank you.
12:06 PM
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