It’s allergy season and since COVID mimics allergies it hard to tell what’s happening. I have had 4 appointments cancel because I was not feeling 100%. This is discouraging since it is so difficult for me to make appointments in the first place. When will I ever feel 100%?
I have avoided outside work and exercise to keep the allergies at bay and the weeds in the yard are beginning to take over. Discouraged once again. I am not living life. I am existing from one moment to the next. The weeds in my life are growing as fast as the weeds outside.
Over the years, I conditioned my friends not to call me when I was working and on the phone 12 hours a day. At that time I couldn’t stand the phone. Now, it can be days or weeks before anyone calls me, if I don’t call them first. I miss people! Texting is okay but I would rather hear a voice or see a face especially since in person hugs are still unavailable. COVID fear is a robber!
So I have been reading in Deuteronomy. My favorite verse about choosing life.
“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the Lord, you will live long in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” Deuteronomy 30:19-20 NLT
I choose life. I often fail and sink into the pit of discouragement as I’ve mentioned above. But I noticed the word courage in the midst of disCOURAGEment. The Israelites and Joshua specifically are told many times to be strong and courageous. That goes for me personally also. Sherri be strong and courageous.
So to choose life; I need to love God. Obey Him. Commit firmly to him. Amen and Selah.
