Making the One Choice that Truly Matters

Life is full of choices. Every day, we're faced with decisions that can impact our lives in significant ways. From the mundane to the profound, our choices shape who we are and where we're headed. But in the midst of all these choices, we often forget the one decision that truly matters: to follow Jesus.

As believers, we're prone to get caught up in the motion of being successful, of achieving our goals, and of meeting the expectations of others. We compare ourselves to others, thinking that if they can do it, we can too. But this mindset can lead to a never-ending cycle of striving, leaving us weary and unfulfilled.

I've been there myself. I've tried to find fulfillment in worldly pursuits, thinking that if I just worked harder, achieved more, or possessed more, I'd find the satisfaction I was seeking. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness inside.

That's when I realized that I had forgotten to make the one choice that truly matters. I had forgotten to follow Jesus. Not just to attend church or go through the motions of religiosity, but to truly follow Him, to surrender my life to His will, and to allow Him to transform me from the inside out.

In Matthew 16:24-26, Jesus says, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?"

Following Jesus requires a fundamental shift in our priorities. It requires us to deny ourselves, to take up our cross, and to surrender our lives to His will. It's not just about attending church or doing good works; it's about dying to our own selfish desires and allowing Him to renew our minds, hearts, and spirits.

As I reflect on my own journey, I'm reminded of the sacrifice Jesus made for me on the cross. He chose to die for my sins, to wash me clean, and to give me a new life. And as I remember His sacrifice, I'm compelled to make the one choice that truly matters: to follow Him.

Dear Jesus, today I repent of my sins and I take You into my heart as my Only God, Lord, and Savior. Stay in my heart, hold me strong to Your hand, and guide me to the promises our Heavenly Father has for me. I thank You, Jesus. Amen.

—MC©️

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