Hey Friends,
This is Odie reporting in from the magnificent state of Maine. I am thrilled to be here. I have been waiting two years to see this scenery again! God's creation is astounding, and I am always amazed!
Today I come to you one more time with a heart of gratitude. This post was born out of a random moment that became worship for me.
I Choose Christ
Written by three great songwriters, Sue C. Smith, Gerald Douglas Crabb and Jason Cox.
Last week, I was preparing things to leave home. I was singing to myself while working around my house. I was singing I Choose Christ, which Karen Peck and New River made popular.
I thought I had previously shared this song here, but I could not find a record of the post. The song I Choose Christ has spoken to my soul from the day it was released. A few days ago, the lyrics hit home with me in a special way.
Here is a glimpse of my thoughts from that moment. My entire life has been full of questions. Most of the time, the questions outnumbered the answers. I have been blessed with parents and people that taught me to Choose Christ.
I know that God has carried me every single day of my life. Through my pain and struggles, I survive because of Him! Do I understand everything today? Absolutely not!! God is in control of the big picture. Every single day I choose Him.
The part of this song that spoke to me recently was the bridge and the chorus. Here are the lyrics that made me worship.
Bridge
His grace is sufficient
Whatever happens in my life
I have made my decision
No matter what price
Chorus
I choose Christ
When everything around me says give up
I choose faith I choose to trust
to believe that He is good
He'll come through
Like He said He would
Everytime Oh I choose Christ
As I sang these words, I was overwhelmed by all the times that God had brought me through those times when it seemed easier to give up. When I could see no hope and the future was uncertain.
Now I am on the other side of that trial years, months, or days down the road. I can testify God came through just like He said He would.
Right now, things are going good for me. My pain is not a constant struggle for me. On days like these, it can be easier to trust Him. I have found Him also on the hard days. On the hard days, it can be harder to find or feel Him near me in the fog of life. Without a doubt, I know He is there too!
He is even working on my questions and problems now. The unanswered prayers of today will one day be answered! I am thankful that I have chosen Christ. Because of Him, I, by faith, have hope and victory for today and tomorrow.
I am once again determining in my heart to choose Christ. Will you join me in trusting in Christ? He will be with you too!
Thanks for stopping to visit with me today! I hope you have a great weekend.
Odie
