Freedom of Choice

 

When my children were young, we watched The Little Mermaid more than once. There is a point in the story when Ariel must choose to give up her own way for the good of her father. I think I am remembering this correctly. The part I do recall is that Ursula says, with a wicked smirk, “Life is full of hard choices, isn’t it?”  And that is so. This poem by new Grace member MaryBeth Hall will help you think about your choices. (Sherry)

John 3:30 – “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

When circumstances turn my attitude sour,

I increase.

When I respond with His gracious power,

He increases.

When I think only of what I feel or want,

I increase.

When I put others’ needs at the forefront,

He increases.

When I sulk inside and those thoughts hold sway,

I increase.

When I praise His goodness anyway,

He increases.

When all I see is what is wrong,

I increase.

When I count my blessings all day long,

He increases.

When I resign to temptation’s pull,

I increase.

When I by faith choose to follow His rule,

He increases.

When fear, frustration, or anger loom large,

I increase.

When Jesus in all His glory takes charge,

He increases.

And those decisions never cease:

Will I increase?

Will He increase?

MaryBeth Boley Hall