decide

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 (7:13 a.m.)

Most Holy God,

Thank You that You alone art One and that we are to love You with all of our hearts, souls, minds and strength (Mark 12:29-30). Thank You that in looking up these words Jesus spoke to those wanting to trap and kill him, I got to go over to Deuteronomy 6:4-5 where they were originally spoken by Moses to the Israelites.

Blessed Father, a phrase that sticks out from my reading this morning is something I ask You to work into my attitude, my being, my thoughts and my actions not just this day but always. 'Love is a decision that shows itself in appropriate action.'

Last week I again came across the importance of deciding in our hearts how much we should give (2Corinthians 9:7). The more I read about this concept, the less I see it speaking merely of finances. We have time. Talent. Ourselves.

Father, I truly want to make the conscious decision to give cheerfully of all the resources You have provided us. Enable and empower me to decide well this day. I love You Father and I ask that to be evident in my choices.

Be in and with me as I determine to love and trust You this day. And especially as I decide how best to share the faith, hope and love (1Corinthians 13:13) we have in You. Thank You Father. I love You. Amen.

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