Choose

~ Lisa Brittain

Today I am participating in the Five Minute Friday with Kate Motaung and her crew of brilliant writers. The word this Friday is {choose}.

Setting my timer for 5 minutes and go…

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This is the day that the Lord has made I will {choose} to rejoice and be glad in it.

Choose.

I wonder…

How does this word draw your thoughts to Jesus. How does this word draw your emotions along with those thoughts to meet with Jesus.

Are you drawn to rejoicing as a choice?

Are you drawn to a lament over something you didn’t get to choose?

I get both of those thoughts for there are plenty of choices I’ve made and for which I have ultimately reaped either the blessings or the consequences.

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This was my first visual this morning. I opened my eyes to a sky painted pink over mountains. I didn’t choose the sky portrait to which I would awaken, but I rejoice in it!

And then there are those things for which I cannot at all take credit. Sometimes the choices of others have resulted in wonderful blessings. Even now, I smile thinking of some of the greatest gifts bestowed on me by the choice of another.

However, I can also groan within over losses. It’s hard to reap the consequences of another person’s choices. Someone purposely ran a red light creating a car accident just to selfishly collect insurance money. Someone else stole our savings for a house down payment. Businesses closed leaving loved ones unemployed.

Praise for the blessings and lament for the losses. These responses are all of our own choosing.

Either way my prayer is that whether I am rejoicing or lamenting my eyes turn toward Jesus. I pray that He will be the focus of my joy and the direction of my ranting so that ultimately my thoughts and my emotions are taken captive by the truth of His word and His presence.

I wonder…

What are you prompted to ponder about this one word {choose}?

Come write with me today.
Share your thoughts on {choose}

Eyes on Jesus and Shine,

~Lisa

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa

6 thoughts on “Choose”

  1. I appreciate your perspective, Lisa. We reap the blessings or consequences of our own choices or other’s choices. Kindness versus betrayal. Joy versus sorrow. Deep wells of love and forgiveness overflowing from God’s heart, through us to others.

  3. I gots a big young Pit Bull,
    and now gots fewer shoes,
    for it seems his joy is full
    when on my shoes he choose.
    I don’t mind barefoot walking,
    but in this desert place
    it’s thorns that do the talking,
    place frowns upon my face.
    I should reprimand the boy,
    but in the yard he looks so funny
    carrying a shoe in joy,
    that OK, I’ll spend the money
    to replace that which he eats
    as a shelter for my feets.

  4. Thank you for sharing today Lisa. I have enjoyed reading your post and perusing your blog today. Your Bible study on Ruth looks very appealing!! Thank you for the reminder to keep my eyes on Jesus.

    Blessings,
    Beth
    FMF #19

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