God gives us opportunities to choose what directions our lives will take. It’s because God loves us so much that He allows us to have the freedom to go right or left, this way or that. Our lives are full of snapshots of opportunities….
We have the opportunity to choose to look at the weeds growing in the front yard
or
the handful of flowers that our precious babies picked to make mama smile.
We have the opportunity choose to look at the piles of laundry scattered on our children’s floor
or
be thankful for the fact that our babies have clothes to wear.
We have the opportunity to choose to look at the poor and destitute standing on the street corners and wonder and judge about their situation,
or
we can pray for them and find ways to volunteer in the community.
Wonderful opportunities surround us every day. It’s up to us to decide which can be used to deepen our relationship with the Lord and further His kingdom. What type of opportunities have knocked on your door this week?
I hope you have felt uplifted and renewed while visiting Leaving A Legacy. I want to take a moment to invite you to get additional updates that are not posted here on the blog by connecting with us through Facebook and Twitter . You can also subscribe to Leaving A Legacy and have the latest posts delivered right to your email.
Many Blessings~
Linking to:
Five Minute Fridays
Faith Filled Fridays
Great series of contrasts here – and you are so right. We can choose whether the circumstance in our lives are opportunities for grace or not.
i also enjoyed the contrast – God told Joshua to “choose this day…”
we all have that choice, every day – service and obedience or our own way.
choosing to rejoice with you!
Love these thoughts, Shari! It’s a choice…everything we do or don’t do. Thank you for reminding me.
… oh yes, so much of life is on leaving a legacy … i, too, share that on my blog … love your ancestor photos!
Diana~ I am so glad God gives us opportunities!
Tim and Richelle~ I choose obedience and service!
Debi~ Thank you for your kind words.
Linda~Thank you!
Shari, love your article! Every single thought, feeling, emotion is a choice. Wonderful encouragement!
Wow – I love this!!!! What an excellent post! Thank you for reminding me that it’s all in how we view life and the opportunities it hands us. And thank you for stopping by and commenting on my blog. I pray you have a blessed weekend. – A Little R & R http://jukiczr.blogspot.com