THIS OR THAT

As I was driving in to work this morning, I was praying and just trying to figure out how I would find time to write and what I would write. I was thinking maybe I should join the this or that club that seems to be hitting Facebook a lot lately. Then it hit me that is a great title. I have plenty of material on this one.

Do I want a latte this morning (this) or do I want a Frappe(that)?

Wait maybe I want a black coffee(this) or an iced coffee(that)? Maybe hmm. I went with a cup of my super coffee with a splash of half and half.

I am thinking every day we are given the choice of this or that. Do I want to lay in bed(this) or get up and get things done(that)? Do I want to be nice to my co-workers (this) or throw things at them( that)? That is just a joke, I do not throw things at others

I can read my Bible(this)or I can watch tv (that). I can be kind to a stranger (this) or I can ignore those around me(that). I can complain that I have to do laundry(this) or I can be grateful I have clothes to wash (that). You might be entertained to know this thought just crossed my mind as I ran out of time doing the laundry last night. My first thought was great more laundry. I am proud to say I didn’t voice that, something in my spirit said thank you Lord that I have clothes to wash.

I can choose to be angry, stressed, etc. (this) or I can choose positivity, happiness and peace (that).

All day long I can choose this or that, the thing I must remind myself is to slow down long enough to remember I have a choice. We all have a choice. We can not always choose what our this or that is, but we can choose how we will respond to the this or that. So, I am writing today mostly for myself. A reminder that on the days I am so overwhelmed with life, the work, taking care of my Mom, cleaning the house, etc. etc. etc. I can either complain and be a Debby downer or I can be grateful that I have a job I have been blessed with for 23 years. I still have my Mom here, so many others do not. I can be grateful I do have a house to clean.

I can choose to believe that Christ died for my sins, and live a life that represents him or I can deny him and live any way I so choose. I choose to believe he came to this life to save me. I choose to believe he has plans to prosper and not harm me. I wish I never stumbled, but I know I do. I am forever grateful I am a daughter of the one true King and he forgives me and gives me mercy and grace.

So today I choose to walk in his presence and believe that if he called me to do it then he will equip me to do it.

Be Blessed!