“The very next choice we make isn’t really about whether or not to eat chips, cookies, or French fries smothered in chili and processed cheese. It’s about whether we are going to stay away from those things that are not beneficial for what we were created to be” (Made to Crave, p. 169).

Really? Can one little, itsy-bitsy decision to nibble the edges off a Double Chocolate Brownie make that much difference in the bigger scheme of life? That question has been rattling around in my head for days. Does each and every choice really matter?

Then the Lord brought the following examples to my mind:

• With one simple choice, Moses thought he knew better than God and struck the rock instead of speaking to it. He lost his right to enter the promised land.

• On one occasion, Saul chose to indulge his impatience and made the holy sacrifice himself instead of waiting for Samuel. God took the kingdom away from him and gave it to another.

• One spring, David decided to stay home while all the other kings went out to war. A devastating chain of adultery, murder and cover-up followed.

• One day, wanting to look better in front of others Annanias and Sapphira agreed to lie regarding property they had sold. They were struck dead.

Yep. Each and every choice was critically important.

I’d better take this seriously.

“Lord, please help me to see where I’ve been impatient, gone my own way, indulged myself or tried to impress others. I want to live for only you.”

My Sin

It’s a funny thing about asking God to show you your sin. It seems to be the one prayer request that He ALWAYS answers immediately. Do you remember the way of escape I chose so I won’t give into temptation? It was to keep track of my WW points and then write down everything I had eaten after each meal.

Looking back, I realize that even in the past week, I’ve neglected to write down each bite that has gone into my mouth.

My reasoning was this: “I know what I’ve eaten. I’ve been keeping mental track of it. It’s not like I’ve cheated, so why bother to take all the time (about 30 seconds) to write it down?”

Cheap rationalizations. Choices. Decisions. The wrong ones.

Every choice counts.

I need more help. So, I’ve decided to ask two friends who are joining me in this journey if I can send them my completed food list each day for added accountability. Sometimes I just need to hem myself in so that I’ll do what I need to do.

Excuse me, I need to go write down my bowl of Cheerios with blueberries on top. I’ll see you later.

How About You?

What choices do you need to begin making today? How can you ensure that you will continue to make the right decisions?

 

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