Doors

copyright Millie Plastaras 7/15/2011

In each life there are many choices we make.
Our careers, who we date, who we marry, what education
we choose. So many doors to open or close by our decisions.

Each door has its own advantages or consequences,
and the secret to success is in being vigilant about
using wisdom on what IS the right door to open, and
which doors would be disastrous for us to open.

Many people don't plan ahead, whether in relationships,
or jobs, or even their daily life. They just "go with the flow"
and don't look with depth at the important issues, consequences
or long term effects of their decisions. Many often
pay for their choices for the rest of their lives, and
it is a difficult path for each of us when we not
only don't plan ahead but just do things because we
can or want to.

As Christians, the bible tells us we are to be different.
We are no longer our own, we are bought with a price,
the precious blood of the risen lamb. Our life should be
transformed with new thinking, new choices, and prayerful
decisions about our mates, our jobs, and our words and deeds.
This is the sign of a true depth in a Christian walk, to see
the "fruit" produced in the lives of those who truly Follow
Jesus, live by his word and seek his will. It literally shows
in what they do and say!

I appeal to you therefore, brothers,by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship 2 Do not be conformed to this world,but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12: 1-2 ESV

In looking at your life today, what do you see? Do
you see careful, prayerful thought in your actions, plans
and relationships? Is your life before God sacrificial?
Or is God someone you talk to in emergencies or when things
get hard? The Bible tells us daily we are to pick up our cross
and follow him. That should be our first door each day.

It is also important to remember that doors we
open can invite good or evil. These concepts are
not taught much any more but are very important.
What we watch, where we go, who we choose to be
around either is good for our spirit or bad for it,
some of it having eternal consequences.
Corrupt company corrupts, this is something
you see in people's lives everyday, who they
choose to be around changes them. Guard
your heart, guard your mind, and seek Godly wisdom,
something you will never regret.

God show me what you would have me do, give
me strength and wisdom for the day, and make me aware
of things that would be wrong choices, or relationships that
are not healthy for me spiritually. Help me to live my
life with wisdom and insight, that comes directly from your
heart, and from me listening to you daily.
In Jesus Name,
Amen.