I Have Decided

 

my girl, Rebecca, and her boy

"But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way." (Daniel 1:8)

In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Babylon under the cruel rule of King Nebachadnezzar, besieged Jerusalem, capturing handsome, smart young Jewish men and forcing them into the pagan king's service. One captive named Daniel stood firm in his faith to the Most High God and decided not to defile himself regardless of his circumstances.

Because God promised that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength, staying the right course begins with a decision.

I have decided to follow Jesus.

I have decided to respond in kindness no matter what.

I have decided to choose joy.

I have decided to love my enemies.

I have decide to put God first.

I have decided to put other before myself and treat them the way I want to be treated.

I have decided . . . 

Beloved, what have you decided today?