A Choice to be Merry

Scripture Proverbs 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

Observation: That was me each day I felt afflicted and my thoughts were evil against those that I felt afflicted me. It was my choice to feel the way I did, always the victim, believing so many were against me, causing me anger. I could have chosen to be content and happy, but there was never enough time to develop that characteristic, since most of my time was spent in misery and depression. I see that played out so often, now my daughter is playing the victim and the devil has her focused on all the wrong things distracting her from what God has planned for her life.

Application: To stay in God’s word and in prayer. To keep my focus on Him and His plans for my life, to love others as His children and not my adversaries. I have a choice and my choice is to do the will of my Father, because that is where my joy is.

Prayer: Dear Father, please continue to help me stay focused on the things of you. I know the race is coming to an end and my desire is to finish well. May others see the joy in my life that only comes from you. I love you Lord, draw me closer.