Choices! We make choices everyday of our life. Some are made with little or no forethought, some are calculated carefully and executed with the precision of a surgeon. The latter is what we would call "smart choices" while the former would need to be classified as "hasty decisions".

While we may not experience any immediate, lasting effect from our "hasty decisions" we are in essence like the limestone rock under the persistent flow of water. Day after day the "soft" water is wearing the "hard" rock down, changing its shape, its appearance, its composition.

And so it is with every decision that you make! You may chose the lake instead of church on Sunday morning, the mall on Sunday nights, or to work in the yard on Wednesday instead of prayer meeting. You may chose to sleep late, stay home and cook for family and friends, or do your grocery shopping... but the question is, "what long term effect will today’s decision have tomorrow?"

The more you chose the things of the world and the "necessities of life" the less important the things of God will become. Little by little the devil will wear you down. In a subtle and non-hostile way, he will lead you out church and away from the Master. The tragedy is, you will willing go because "other things" will have been deemed more important. In this instance you have chosen death over life. Sin over salvation. Someone has penned a beautiful illustration of this truth:

On the table side by side; A Holy Bible and the TV Guide,

One is well worn but cherished with pride, (Not the Bible, but the TV Guide).

One is used daily to help folks decide, No! It isn't the Bible; it's the TV Guide.

As pages are turned, what shall they see? Oh, what does it matter, turn on the TV.

So they open the book in which they confide (No, not the Bible, it's the TV Guide).

The Word of God is seldom read, Maybe a verse ere they fall into bed.

Exhausted and sleepy and tired as can be, Not from reading the Bible, but watching TV.

So, then back to the table, side by side, Is the Holy Bible and the TV Guide.

No time for prayer, no time for the Word; The plan for salvation is seldom heard.

Forgiveness of sin so full and free Is found in the Bible, not on TV!!

May the choices we make today promote life, and the free pardon of sin. May we learn to make the right choices in life and to realize the importance of God’s Word, of prayer, and fellowship with the saints, as we grow in relationship and fellowship with our Lord.

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