We Have the Freedom and Responsibility to Choose How We Respond

Who or what is guiding the choices you make in your life?

We don't always have control over what happens to us. One of the many gifts given to us as humans is the freedom to choose how we respond to our life experiences. All choices have consequences and we must accept responsibility for the choices we make. Too often we allow our choices to be made by others, by knee-jerk reactions to our emotions, or by our habitual patterns of thought. We may forget that we are also spiritual beings. Therefore, pray and seek guidance, discernment, and strength from the Spirit within you to guide and empower you in choosing appropriate responses that are grounded in love. Be forgiving of yourself when you fail to choose an appropriate response, but resilient and trusting in the Spirit enough to begin anew.